B.T. Puppy Records was an American record label formed in New York City in 1963 by Bright Tunes Productions, a music publishing and production company established by vocal group The Tokens.

Background

Initially set up to release the Tokens' own recordings, it had its greatest successes with another vocal group,

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, whose hits included "

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" (1966) and " I Got Rhythm" (1967). Other musicians who recorded for the label included Beverly Warren, Lollipop Tree, and

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. The label continued to release singles until 1970, and albums until 1972.

History

In 1969, Canadian group The Scene had a top 20 hit on the Canadian charts with "

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".''RPM Weekly'', Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969
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References

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