Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie

"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]

"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie"
Single by Jay & the Techniques
from the album Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
B-side"Stronger Than Dirt"
ReleasedMarch 1967
RecordedJanuary 1967
StudioBell Sound (New York City)
GenreSoul
Length2:24
LabelSmash
Songwriter(s)Maurice Irby, Jr.
Producer(s)Jerry Ross
Jay & the Techniques singles chronology
"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie"
(1967)
"Keep the Ball Rollin'"
(1967)

Background

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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

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"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

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References

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  1. ^ Jay & the Techniques, Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Retrieved January 4, 2014
  2. ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
  3. ^ Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review Retrieved January 4, 2014
  4. ^ "Jay And The Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  5. ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 4, 2014
  6. ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
  7. ^ Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
  8. ^ Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, The Best Of Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs Retrieved February 6, 2015
  9. ^ Truman Thomas, Groovin Retrieved February 6, 2015
  10. ^ The Fourmost, "Apples, Peaches And Pumpkin Pie" Single Release Retrieved January 4, 2014
  11. ^ Mary Wells, Servin' Up Some Soul Retrieved January 4, 2014
  12. ^ Jubilee Album Discography, Part 4 (1966-1969): 8000 Series Retrieved May 18, 2015
  13. ^ Foster Sylvers, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers Retrieved January 4, 2014
  14. ^ Brave Combo, Polkasonic Retrieved January 4, 2014