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 Bubble Gum Music
"Chewy Chewy". The Ohio Express, in 1968. This five-member band, tgether since high school, had Joey Levine as its vocalist. They were also with Buddah Records, which had many of the Bubble Gum bands. They can still be booked to play today.
sea. The Banana Splits, in 1969. They were a manufactured group, much like The Monkees and the cartoon group The Archies. They were a group of four dressed as weird-looking animals that played a song at the end of each kids show they did on TV.
"Gimme, Gimme, Good Lovin". Crazy Elephant, 1969. This group was put together by Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz, with Robert Spencer, formally with the Cadiallacs, on vocal.
| "Watch the jingle jangle start to shine -- Reflections of the music that is mine" comes from what song? | Bubble Gum Lyrics 1968-69
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"Green Tambourine". The Lemon Pipers, 1968. This five-member group was led by lead vocalist Ivan Browne. They made their debut in 1967 and broke up in 1969.
think. "Crimson and Clover" by Tommy James and the Shondells, 1968. Tommy James formed the Shondells when he was 13 in 1960. They started having hits in 1966 but they broke up as a group in 1969 as well.
Yummy. "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" by The Ohio Express, 1968.
| "You are my candy girl --and you've got me wanting you" is from the song "Sugar, Sugar". What group came out with this hit in 1969? | Bubble Gum Lyrics 1968-69
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The Archies. This Bubble Gum Music group was based on the comics of the same name. Although there was no real group called The Archies, the group of musicians lead by lead singer Ron Dante had many hits under the cartoon band's name.
"Indian Giver". 1910 Fruitgum Co., 1969. The original founders of this group were Frank Jeckell and Steven Mortkowitz. They started out as Jeckell and the Hydes, but Buddah Records, their record label, wanted a name that sounded of Bubble Gum music. The idea for their new name came from a wadded-up gum wrapper that one of them found.
| Here's an easy one to end this quiz. "Like a _____, it never ends -- And it's you, girl, making it spin". What is the missing word? | Bubble Gum Lyrics 1968-69
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whirlpool. "Dizzy" by Tommy Roe, 1969. He was one of the top Bubble Gum artists of the sixties, placing 10 songs in the Top 40 during this time. He led the way for Bubble Gum music with his first hit, "Sheila", topping the chart in 1962.
Buddah. Buddah was started by Art Kass, an accountant from MGM Records, who joined three friends at Kama Sutra Productions. They were unhappy with their distribution agreement with MGM for Kama Sutra, and contractually required to continue producing acts for Kama Sutra, they decided to form their own label for an outlet for new artists. Buddah was born.
| One of the early hits that established the Bubblegum sound was a song called "Little Bit Of Soul". Who recorded the hit version of this song? | Bubble Gum Music
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The Music Explosion. Actually the song was done for Laurie Records not Buddah, but most people credit it with really making Bubble Gum popular with the younger generation.
| When "Quick Joey Small" went over the wall with a ball and chain behind him in the 1968 hit, what did the sheriff have? | Bubble Gum Music
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a shotgun and a blackjack. Two of the key players at Buddah, Jeff Katz and Jerry Kasenetz, formed a giant band of 46 members featuring the Ohio Express, 1910 Fruitgum Company , The Music Explosion, St. Louis Invisible Marching Band, The Teri Nelson Group, J.C.W. Ratfinks and more. They called the band Kasenetez-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus. The lyrics say "Sheriff has a SHOTGUN, he'll fill you full of lead son, he's also got a BLACKJACK, he'll bust your head with one whack. For some reason we listened to this stuff!
| In 1968, the longest name for a musical group was created for a Buddah record release. The name was "The Rock and Roll Dubble Bubble Trading Card Company of Philadelphia 19141". What was the name of the song? | Bubble Gum Music
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Bubble Gum Music. The Zip Code was a nice touch, wasn't it? Hope you enjoyed this little trip back into the world of Bubble Gum Music!
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy. Though "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" appeared on the 1910 Fruitgum Company's album "1 2 3 Red Light", the version which reached the US Billboard charts was done by The Ohio Express. The 1910 Fruitgum Company began in the mid-sixties as as Jeckell and The Hydes in New Jersey. In 1967 the group signed with Buddah Records and changed their name. In 1968 their first release, "Simon Says", climbed to Number Four in the US. The group started touring with such acts as the Beach Boys and promptly followed with the Top Ten hits, "1-2-3 Red Light" and "Indian Giver". A subsequent release, "Goody, Goody Gumdrops", did not crack the Top Ten. The group failed to have further significant chart hits as the Bubblegum craze faded and eventually disbanded after several personnel changes.
As the new millennium approached the group was reformed with different members and embarked on nostalgia venues.
Crazy Elephant.. Crazy Elephant's "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" placed the band in the One-Hit Wonder category. The song reached Number 12 in the US and the UK. "Gimme Some More" and "Sunshine Red Wine" were two singles released from their 1970 eponymous album that failed to chart. Most of the vocals were done by Robert Spencer, a former member of a Doo-Wop group called The Cadillacs. The majority of the musicians on "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" were session players so a band had to be formed to tour in support of the hit song.
"Good Old Rock 'N' Roll" was a US Number 21 hit by Cat Mother and the All Night News Boys in 1969. The Cowsills were a successful pop family group from Rhode Island. Yes, there was a band called Bull and The Matadors. They had a US Top Forty hit in 1968 with "The Funky Judge"
| Which British singer sang lead vocals on Edison Lighthouse's "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)", White Plains' "My Baby Loves Lovin'" and The First Class' hit, "Beach Baby"? | Bubblegum Music Songs, Artists and Bands
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Tony Burrows. Tony Burrows was the singer for The Flower Pot Men when they took "Let's Go to San Francisco" to the Top Ten in the UK in 1967. After the success of the song he managed to sing lead on hits for Edison Lighthouse, White Plains and The First Class. He appeared on "Top Of The Pops" fronting three different bands on one show in 1970. He also sang for Brotherhood of Man and as half of a duo called The Pipkins. Despite his success fronting bands, Burrows did not enjoy a successful solo career. he has worked as a session singer for such rock luminaries as Cliff Richard and Elton John.
Tony Christie released Top Twenty hits in the UK including "I Did What I Did For Maria" and "Is This the Way to Amarillo?". Tony Mansfield was affiliated with New Musik. Tony Hadley was a member of Spandau Ballet.
The Lemon Pipers. The Lemon Pipers', "Green Tambourine", has been credited with being the first song to be considered a Bubblegum hit. Members of Ivan and the Sabres and Tony and The Bandits merged in 1966 to form The Lemon Pipers. Their first release after signing with Buddah Records, "Turn Around and Take A Look", failed to chart.
The label was reluctant to release "Green Tambourine", but the song quickly climbed the charts, peaking at Number One in the US and Number 12 in the UK in early 1968. Their follow-up singles, "Rice Is Nice" and "Jelly Jungle", failed to make the Top Forty. The band left the label after releasing two albums and dissolved in 1969.
"Always Together" was a Top Twenty by The Dells in 1968. The Intruders hit Number 26 the same year with "(Love Is Like a) Baseball Game". "Naturally Stoned" barely made it to the Top Forty for The Avante-Garde.
One Bad Apple. "One Bad Apple" was a 1970 Number One US hit for The Osmonds.
"I Want You Back", "ABC" and "The Love You Save" were all Number One hits in the US by the Jackson 5 during their Bubblegum era. They were the first act in US Billboard history to have their first four single releases go to the top of the charts. Their fourth successive Number One song was "I'll Be There".
In 1968 the group became the opening act for some of Motown's successful groups and eventually was signed to the Motown label. Michael began his solo career in 1971 with the release of "Got to Be There". The Jackson 5 continued to soldier on and release records without him.
The Brady Bunch. "It's a Sunshine Day: The Best of The Brady Bunch" is the name of a Brady Bunch song compilation released in 1993. The song was performed by the Brady family during a 1973 episode titled "Amateur Night". In 1977 "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour" aired for nine shows. It featured all the original cast members except Eve Plumb.
"The King Family Show" was a Musical Variety show that ran from 1965 to 1966. While there was occasionally a group featured on "Happy Days" comprised of the regular cast, they didn't release any hit records. "The Partridge Family" had several hits of their own such as "I Think I Love You", and launched the career of David Cassidy.
The Defranco Family. Tony DeFranco sang lead vocals for the Ottawa, Canada, based Defranco family. He was 13 years old when the group's debut single, "Heartbeat, It's a Lovebeat", made the US Top Ten. They followed with the Top Forty "Abra-Ca-Dabra" and then released the Top Twenty hit, "Save the Last Dance For Me". Despite appearing on "American Bandstand" nine times, they groups' success waned when "Write Me a Letter" failed to dent the Billboard Hot 100. When their label wanted to make the group a cover band they resisted. Despite not being signed they continued to perform but eventually broke up in 1978.
The Rocky Fellers were four brothers who scored a US hit in 1963 with "Killer Joe". In 1970 the The Five Stairsteps hit the charts with "Ooh Child". The group consisted of five Burke brothers from Chicago. The Cowsills took "Hair" to the Top Ten in 1969.
Tommy Roe. Tommy Roe recorded "Sheila" for a small label in 1960. The song failed to chart. When he signed with ABC-Paramount the song was re-released and hit Number One on the US charts for two weeks two years later. Tommy's career was launched and he followed with "Everybody", "Hooray for Hazel" and "The Folk Singer". Roe toured England with Roy Orbison and other American acts. In 1969 he released the Number One US hit, "Dizzy". His final Top Ten hit was the Number Eight, "Jam Up and Jelly Tight".
"Julie, Do Ya Love Me?" and "Easy Come, Easy Go" were two of Bobby Sherman's successful records. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" was one of many hits by Lou Christie. "Mirage" and "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James are considered to be early Bubblegum hits.
Robin McNamara. While he was still in high school Robin McNamara formed a band called Robin and the Hoods and performed locally in the New England area. He relocated to New York and played the role of Claude in "Hair" from 1969 to 1971. Jeff Barry signed him to Steed Records in 1969. Jim Cretecos, Jeff Barry and Robin composed "Lay a Little Lovin' On Me" and the song made the Top Twenty in the US the following year. He was unable to follow up with another hit record.
"Polk Salad Annie" was Tony Joe White's only Top Ten hit. "Reconsider Me" was the only hit for Johnny Adams. "Cinnamon" reached the Number 11 sot in 1969 for Derek.
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