Apples,_Peaches,_Pumpkin_Pie

Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie

Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie

1967 single by Jay & the Techniques


"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]

Quick Facts Single by Jay & the Techniques, from the album ...

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.[3] 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.[4]

Chart performance

"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" reached #6 on the Billboard chart and #8 on the U.S. R&B chart[5] Outside the United States, it peaked at #6 on the Canadian R&B chart,[6] and #61 on the Canadian pop chart.[7]

Other versions


References

  1. Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review Retrieved January 4, 2014
  2. "Jay And The Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  3. Truman Thomas, Groovin Retrieved February 6, 2015
  4. Mary Wells, Servin' Up Some Soul Retrieved January 4, 2014
  5. Brave Combo, Polkasonic Retrieved January 4, 2014



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