Let’s Live for Today

The American rock band the Grass Roots was at the top between 1965 and 1975. The band was the creation of Lou Adler and the songwriting duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. During their musical career they had two gold albums and two gold singles and have sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Band member Rob Grill passed away in 2011. Former musicians who have been with the Grass Roots still go on tours and take part in oldies shows all over the world.

“(I’d) Wait a Million Years," aka “Wait a Million Years," was recorded by the band in 1969 and became a hit single. It was the first of three singles released from their album Leaving It All Behind. The song was written by Gary Zekley and Michell Bottler. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Cash Box Top 100 charts.

“I’m Livin’ For You Girl” is featured on the 1969 album Leaving It All Behind and is the opening track. It was never released as a single. The song was written by Harvey Price and Dan Walsh. The song comes out forceful with horns blasting, drums rumbling, and a soulful-like groove.

“Let’s Live for Today” is a song that was written by David “Shel” Shapiro and Italian lyricist Mogol with English lyrics by Michael Julien. The song was first recorded in Italian, under the title “Piangi con me” by the Italian-based English band the Rokes. The Grass Roots popularized the song when they released the single in 1967. Their version charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and was awarded a gold disc. It is the title track on their album of the same name.

“Love Is What You Make It” was released on the 1973 album Alotta’ Mileage.

“Midnight Confessions” is a song that was written by Lou T. Josie and was originally performed by the Ever-Green Blues. Later, the Grass Roots made it famous with their version in 1968. The song became their biggest charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the Top 5 in both the US and Canadian pop singles charts.

“The Runaway” is a song that is featured on the 1972 album Move Along. This became the last top 40 hit for the band.

“Sooner or Later" is a 1971 song which became a hit for the Grass Roots. It is featured on their compilation album Their 16 Greatest Hits. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the band’s third and last top ten hit.

“Temptation Eyes” is a hit song recorded by the Grass Roots in 1970. It is featured on their compilation album More Golden Grass. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the band’s single of greatest longevity.

“Two Divided by Love” is a hit song from 1971. It was the first single released from the album Move Along. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Where Were You When I Needed You” is a song recorded in 1966 and featured on the band’s debut album. Some of this album features members of a San Francisco band that became the first Grass Roots. The members who recorded are vocalist Willie Fulton and drummer Joel Larson. The A- and B-side singles released are "Mr. Jones (Ballad Of A Thin Man)," "You're a Lonely Girl," "Where Were You When I Needed You," "(These Are) Bad Times," "Only When You're Lonely," "This Is What I Was Made For," "Tip of My Tongue," and "Look Out Girl."