You Were On My Mind is a key song in the transition from Folk to Folk Rock in the US. Although originally performed in a traditional folk style by Canadian duo Ian & Sylvia in 1964, the most famous and groundbreaking version was recorded by the San Francisco band We Five in 1965. With its sophisticated harmonies, gradual build-up in intensity (crescendo), and the powerful lead vocals of Beverly Bivens, the We Five version transformed the song into a major Pop/Rock hit, paving the way for the bur