Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
| "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jay & the Techniques | ||||
| from the album Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie | ||||
| B-side | "Stronger Than Dirt" | |||
| Released | March 1967 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 2:24 | |||
| Label | Smash | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Maurice Irby, Jr. | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Ross | |||
| Jay & the Techniques singles chronology | ||||
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"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" is a 1967 song written by Maurice Irby, Jr., produced by Jerry Ross, arranged by Joe Renzetti and performed by Jay & the Techniques on their 1968 album of the same name.[1][2] It reached #6 on the Billboard chart and #8 on the U.S. R&B chart[3] Outside the US, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" peaked at #6 on the Canadian R&B chart,[4] and #61 on the Canadian pop chart.[5]
Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but rejected it due to its novelty sound. Ross then offered it to Jay & the Techniques.[6]
Other versions
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs', entitled "Ready or Not" on their 1966 The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs album on MGM Records (#SE-4422.)[7]
- Truman Thomas', on his 1967 album Groovin' on the United Artists side label Veep (#VPS 16517).[8]
- The Fourmost's, a single in November 1968.[9]
- Mary Wells', on her 1968 album, Servin' Up Some Soul.[10][11]
- Foster Sylvers', on his 1974 album, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers.[12]
- Brave Combo's, on their 1999 album, Polkasonic.[13]
References
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ↑ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ↑ Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, The Best Of Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs Retrieved February 6, 2015
- ↑ Truman Thomas, Groovin Retrieved February 6, 2015
- ↑ The Fourmost, "Apples, Peaches And Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Mary Wells, Servin' Up Some Soul Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Jubilee Album Discography, Part 4 (1966-1969): 8000 Series Retrieved May 18, 2015
- ↑ Foster Sylvers, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ↑ Brave Combo, Polkasonic Retrieved January 4, 2014
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