"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.
Background
Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but rejected it due to its
novelty
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sound. Jerry Ross then offered it to Jay & the Techniques. 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 Outside the
United States
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, it peaked at #6 on the
Canadian R&B chart, and #61 on the Canadian pop chart.
Other versions
*
Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, using the title "Ready or Not", on their 1967 ''The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs'' album on MGM Records (#SE-4422.)
*Truman Thomas, on his 1967 album ''Groovin on the United Artists side label Veep (#VPS 16517).
*
The Fourmost
The Fourmost are an English beat music, Merseybeat band that recorded in the 1960s. Their biggest UK hit single was "A Little Loving" in 1964.
History Formation
Guitarist/vocalist Brian O'Hara and best friend guitarist/vocalist Joey Bower (bor ...
, a single in November 1968.
*
Mary Wells
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer, who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s.
Along with the Supremes, the Miracles, the Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and the F ...
, on her 1968 album, ''
Servin' Up Some Soul''.
*
Foster Sylvers, on his 1974 album, ''
Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers''.
*
Brave Combo, on their 1999 album, ''
Polkasonic''.
Brave Combo, ''Polkasonic''
Retrieved January 4, 2014
References
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1967 songs
1967 singles
1968 singles
Mary Wells songs
Smash Records singles