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Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
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Wikipedia article
"'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.[http://www.discogs.com/Jay-The-Techniques-Apples-Peaches-Pumpkin-Pie/release/2162740 Jay & the Techniques, 'Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie'] Retrieved January 4, 2014[http://www.45cat.com/record/s2086 Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Single Release] Retrieved January 4, 2014
Background
Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but rejected it due to its novelty sound. Jerry Ross then offered it to Jay & the Techniques.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/my-guy-mw0001477430 Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review] Retrieved January 4, 2014 The song was originally recorded in January 1967 at Bell Sound Studios in New York with Ross producing and Joe Renzetti arranging and conducting. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson provided background vocals, accompanying the lead singer Jay Proctor; Ross used session musicians for the instrumental backing in place of the Techniques. This process would continue for all of the band's singles recorded after this.
Chart performance
"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" reached #6 on the 'Billboard' chart and #8 on the U.S. R&B chart[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?id=21091&artist=Jay+%26+the+Techniques&title=Apples%2C+Peaches%2C+Pumpkin+Pie Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions] Retrieved January 4, 2014 Outside the United States, it peaked at #6 on the Canadian R&B chart,[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.100104&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position] Retrieved February 28, 2015 and #61 on the Canadian pop chart.[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.10087&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position] Retrieved February 28, 2015
Other versions
*Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, using the title "Ready or Not", on their 1966 'The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs' album on MGM Records (#SE-4422.)[http://www.discogs.com/Sam-The-Sham-And-The-Pharaohs-The-Best-Of-Sam-The-Sham-And-The-Pharaohs/release/2370920 Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, 'The Best Of Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs'] Retrieved February 6, 2015
*Truman Thomas, on his 1967 album 'Groovin' on the United Artists side label Veep (#VPS 16517).[http://www.discogs.com/Truman-Thomas-Groovin/release/871441 Truman Thomas, 'Groovin'] Retrieved February 6, 2015
*The Fourmost, a single in November 1968.[http://www.45cat.com/record/3814 The Fourmost, "Apples, Peaches And Pumpkin Pie" Single Release] Retrieved January 4, 2014
*Mary Wells, on her 1968 album, 'Servin' Up Some Soul'.[http://www.discogs.com/Mary-Wells-Servin-Up-Some-Soul/release/2398324 Mary Wells, 'Servin' Up Some Soul'] Retrieved January 4, 2014[http://bsnpubs.com/jubilee/jubilee8000.html 'Jubilee Album Discography, Part 4 (1966-1969): 8000 Series'] Retrieved May 18, 2015
*Foster Sylvers, on his 1974 album, 'Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers'.[http://www.discogs.com/Foster-Sylvers-Featuring-Pat-Angie-Sylvers-Foster-Sylvers-Featuring-Pat-Angie-Sylvers/release/1859545 Foster Sylvers, 'Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers'] Retrieved January 4, 2014
*Brave Combo, on their 1999 album, 'Polkasonic'.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/polkasonic-mw0000054416 Brave Combo, 'Polkasonic'] Retrieved January 4, 2014
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