Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
| "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Stronger Than Dirt" |
"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" is a song written by Maurice Irby, Jr. and performed by Jay & the Techniques. The song reached #6 on the Billboard chart and the Canadian R&B chart,[1] #8 on the U.S. R&B chart,[2] and #61 on the Canadian pop chart[3] in 1967. The song appeared on their 1968 album Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie.[4]
The song was produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by Joe Renzetti.[5]
Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but he rejected the song due to the song's novelty sound. After Hebb declined, Ross offered the song to Jay & the Techniques.[6]
Other versions
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs released a version 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 released a version on his 1967 album Groovin' on the United Artists side label Veep (#VPS 16517).[8]
- The Fourmost released a version of the song as a single in November 1968.[9]
- Mary Wells released a version of the song on her 1968 album, Servin' Up Some Soul.[10][11]
- Foster Sylvers released a version on his 1974 album, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers.[12]
- Brave Combo released a version on their 1999 album, Polkasonic.[13]
References
- ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
- ^ Jay & the Techniques, Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
- ^ 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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