Thursday, June 15, 2023

Ks BUBBLEGUM SPECIAL - VA - The Greatest Bubblegum Music: 225 Pop Bursts (Super Deluxe Edition) [2023] (8 x CDs)

Ks BUBBLEGUM SPECIAL -

VA - The Greatest Bubblegum Music: 225 Pop Bursts (Super Deluxe Edition) [2023] (8 x CDs) 

Bubblegum (also called bubblegum pop) is pop music in a catchy and upbeat style that is marketed for children and adolescents. The term also refers to a more specific rock and pop subgenre, originating in the United States in the late 1960s, that evolved from garage rock, novelty songs, and the Brill Building sound, and which was also defined by its target demographic of preteens and young teenagers. The Archies' 1969 hit "Sugar, Sugar" was a representative example that led to cartoon rock, a short-lived trend of Saturday-morning cartoon series that heavily featured pop rock songs in the bubblegum vein.

Producers Jerry Kasenetz and Jeffry Katz claimed credit for coining "bubblegum", saying that when they discussed their target audience, they decided it was "teenagers, the young kids. And at the time we used to be chewing bubblegum, and my partner and I used to look at it and laugh and say, 'Ah, this is like bubblegum music'." The term was then popularized by their boss, Buddah Records label executive Neil Bogart. It became often used as a pejorative for pop music that is perceived to be disposable and contrived.

Most bubblegum acts were one-hit wonders (notable exceptions included the Partridge Family and Tommy Roe) and the sound remained a significant commercial force until the early 1970s. Commentators often debate the scope of the genre and have variously argued for the exclusion or inclusion of dance-pop, disco, teen pop, boy bands, and especially the Monkees. During the 1970s, the original bubblegum sound was a formative influence on punk rock, new wave, and melodic metal.

Bubblegum is generally traced to the success of the 1968 songs "Simon Says" by the 1910 Fruitgum Company and "Yummy Yummy Yummy" by the Ohio Express.

The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" became the best-selling hit of 1969 and inspired a wave of artists to adopt the bubblegum style. The song's success led to "cartoon rock", a short-lived trend of Saturday morning cartoon series that heavily featured pop-rock songs in the bubblegum vein. However, none of these songs had showings on the pop charts when released as singles, except for a record early in the year, The Banana Splits theme song "The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)", which managed a number 96 peak on the Billboard Top 100. It was later revived by American punk band The Dickies who made the song a hit in the United Kingdom in 1979 with their cover version, marketed by A&M Records as "Banana Splits (Tra La La Song)". The record reached #7 in the UK Singles Chart, and was released appropriately on banana yellow coloured vinyl.

Robin Carmody of Freaky Trigger writes that British bubblegum from 1968-1972 was distinct from the "more worldly and sophisticated American equivalent" by being "simplistic, childish, over-excited, innocent, full of absolute certainties and safe knowledges", while noting that it "essentially bridged the gap between the poppier end of the mid-60s beat boom and glam rock".

Bubblegum Pop Music: Notable Artists and Characteristics

What Is Bubblegum Pop?

Bubblegum pop was a subgenre of pop music and rock ‘n’ roll that rose to prominence in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Bubblegum pop songs hinged on upbeat melodies, simple lyrics with sing-along choruses, and danceable rhythms. The term “bubblegum rock” refers to its intended audience - preteens and teenagers - and the sweet nature of its subject matter, which largely concerns young love.

Most bubblegum pop acts were one-hit wonders - acts that achieved brief mainstream success with a single hit record - who rarely played on their own recordings. However, their songs remained staples of oldies radio and influenced several other music genres, from glam rock and punk rock to the ‘90s era vocal pop of boy bands.

A Brief History of Bubblegum Pop

The history of bubblegum pop begins in the late 1960s with a handful of hit songs:

Influences: Many pop and rock bands and music genres influenced the sound of bubblegum rock. Chief among them were the pop-rock sounds of bands like the Beatles and songs from the Brill Building, a haven for songwriters in New York during the early ‘60s. Both sounds featured tight vocal harmonies, clever songwriting, and undeniable rhythms, all of which would fuel the sound of bubblegum pop.

Early efforts: Though countless pop, rock, and novelty songs were foundational elements of bubblegum pop, the true roots of the sound lay with a handful of bands from the late ‘60s. These acts included the R&B-influenced groove of Tommy James & the Shondells, the Beatles-influenced pop-rock of the Monkees, and one-off groups like the Lemon Pipers (“Green Tambourine”) and the Royal Guardsmen (“Snoopy vs. the Red Baron”).

First hits: Bubblegum pop in its truest form began in 1967 when an Ohio Group called the Music Explosion released a cover of the Little Darlings’ 1965 single “A Little Bit O’ Soul.” Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz recorded the single for Laurie Records, which rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The sound takes off: The success of “Soul” caught the attention of Buddah Records record executive Neil Bogart, who started to create similar-sounding hits for his label. Kasenetz and Katz soon produced a slew of songs for Buddha that became bubblegum classics: “Simon Says” by the 1910 Fruitgum Company; “Yummy Yummy Yummy” and “Chewy Chewy” by the Ohio Express; and “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’” by Crazy Elephant. In most cases, no actual bands played on these recordings, which instead featured a collection of veteran session musicians. The success of Kasenetz and Katz spurred other labels to craft their own bubblegum pop songs.

Bubblegum explosion: This second bubblegum wave expanded on the formula by removing actual pop groups from the equation and actual human beings. Animated characters performed some of the biggest bubblegum hits, the Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar,” and Josie and the Pussycats who released six singles in 1970 and 1971 were both featured on Saturday morning cartoons. The real guiding force behind "Sugar, Sugar" was producer/co-writer Jeff Barry, who tapped singer-songwriter Ron Dante and several studio musicians to stand in for Archie, Betty, and Jughead.

Non-conventional stars: Other prefabricated bubblegum stars included the costumed characters the Banana Splits and the Partridge Family, a pop group spawned from a live-action TV series about a family band.

Bubblegum decline: Bubblegum pop’s time on the charts was short-lived. Changing tastes in young listeners and the lack of a follow-up hit for most bubblegum acts, save for the Partridge Family, spelled the subgenre’s decline only a few years after its inception.

Influencing future sounds: Bubblegum pop proved a lasting influence on many of the genres that followed: glam acts like Barry Blue, Bay City Rollers and Kenny and punk groups like the Ramones drew on its model of catchy choruses and hook-heavy melodies. The Sweet scored their first hit "Funny, Funny" in 1971 and went on to have more 'bubblegum' hits up to "Wig-Wam Bam" in late 1972. From 1973 onwards with the release of their UK #1 classic "Block Buster!" they took on a much harder edged glam rock sound. Bubblegum also provided a template for the puppy-love songs of the boy band/girl group subgenre of the late ‘90s.

Characteristics of Bubblegum Pop

Several characteristics define the sound of bubblegum pop, including:

1. Lyrics: Bubblegum pop songs featured simple lyrics anchored by a central idea or metaphor that resonated with young listeners. Children’s games were a frequent choice (the 1910 Fruitgum Company’s “1-2-3 Red Light”), as were sweets or kid-friendly food as a stand-in for romance (“Sugar, Sugar,” “Chewy Chewy”). Choruses were memorable and frequently repeated throughout the song.

2. Performers: Bubblegum vocalists delivered songs in a friendly, playful, upbeat manner. High harmonies were a staple of bubblegum pop, especially on choruses. The lyrical content was neither threatening nor salacious.

3. Sound: The sound of bubblegum pop echoed the tone of its vocals: fun, positive, and innocent. Songs typically featured a traditional pop-rock lineup of guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards; the rhythm section drove the song and minimal soloing. Production was highly polished, and melodies were always catchy.


Notable Bubblegum Pop Artists

There are many notable bubblegum pop artists in the genre’s history. Among them are:

1. The Archies: Promoter Don Kirshner managed the Monkees before disputes over performing their own songs led to his dismissal. After severing ties with the band, Kirshner would play a part in creating the seminal act of the bubblegum pop genre: The Archies. When the animated characters in The Archie Show formed their own band, Kirshner assembled a group of singers and studio musicians to record material for the “group.” Songwriter-producer Jeff Barry was the primary architect of the group’s sound, for which he recruited fellow singer-songwriters Andy Kim, Ron Dante, and Toni Wine to provide vocals. The Archies enjoyed three Top 10 hits between 1968 and 1969, including two No.1 hits: “Sugar, Sugar,” and “Jingle Jangle.”

2. The Ohio Express: A fictional band created by Jerry Katzenetz and Jeff Katz, the Ohio Express scored a major hit for Buddha Records with 1968’s “Yummy Yummy Yummy.” Songwriter Joey Levine was the driving force behind the band, writing and producing “Yummy” and three additional Top 40 hits before departing the group in 1969. Studio musicians recorded the songs while various regional groups performed as the Ohio Express for live dates.

3. The Partridge Family: The Partridge Family bloomed from a fictional family band on a TV sitcom into a genuine pop-rock group in the early 1970s. The show’s producers, Screen Gems, released an album of songs featured on the sitcom to promote the show in 1970, which generated a chart-topping hit with the 1970s single “I Think I Love You.” Series star Shirley Jones and her real-life stepson, David Cassidy, were the only cast members who performed on the album. Meanwhile, studio musicians dubbed vocals and instruments for the other Partridge kids. The Partridge Family broke the bubblegum mode by earning four more Top 20 hits and releasing nine albums from 1971–1973.

4. Tommy Roe: Singer-songwriter Tommy Roe scored a No. 1 hit in 1962 with the rockabilly-tinged single “Sheila,” but later succeeded as a bubblegum artist in the late 1960s. “Sweet Pea,” released in 1966, pointed him toward the genre with its sing-song chorus, but the frothy “Dizzy” was his true entry into bubblegum pop. Roe scored a fourth gold single with 1970s country-flavored “Jam Up and Jelly Tight,” but subsequent efforts failed to reproduce its success. Roe remained active on the oldies and rockabilly circuits until his retirement in 2018.

So, after exhaustive and extensive online research, plus my own recollections and memories, here is my personal compilation of what I consider to be the 225 best and most important tracks from the original Bubblegum era of the late 60s and early 70s.  This fully packed 8CD set contains many rare and extremely hard to find tracks. Only the original studio mixes are included, with many tracks featured in their original 7" 45 single mono form. No later remixes, 'stereo enhanced' or live versions here!  Compiled as always using the very latest and highest quality digital remasters, with a considerable number of tracks sourced from the original master tapes for superior sound quality and enjoyment.

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Track lists

CD1

01 The Archies - Sugar, Sugar 2:44

02 The Jackson 5 - ABC (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Version) 3:12

03 Shannon - Abergavenny 2:45

04 The DeFranco Family - Abra-Ca-Dabra 3:09

05 Keith - Ain't Gonna Lie 3:01

06 Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart - Alice Long (You're Still My Favorite Girlfriend) 2:51

07 Daniel Boone - Annabelle 3:07

08 Jay & the Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie 2:27

09 Kenny - Baby I Love You, OK! 3:53

10 The Peppermint Trolley Company - Baby You Come Rollin' 'Cross My Mind 2:26

11 The Foundations - Baby, Now That I've Found You 2:37

12 Jefferson - Baby, Take Me In Your Arms 2:43

13 The Archies - Bang Shang-a-Lang 2:31

14 Blue Mink - The Banner Man 3:29

15 The First Class - Beach Baby (Original 1974 Full Length Unedited 7" Single Version) 5:05

16 Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday 3:03

17 The Rare Breed - Beg, Borrow and Steal (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:30

18 The Amen Corner - Bend Me, Shape Me 2:36

19 Touch - Better Fly, Butterfly 3:05

20 Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be a Hero (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 4:05

21 Los Bravos - Black Is Black 2:56

22 Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon - (Blame It) On the Pony Express 3:06

23 The Lemon Pipers - Blueberry Blue 2:24

24 Lulu - The Boat That I Row 2:50

25 The First Class - Bobby Dazzler 3:39

26 The Rock & Roll Dubble Bubble Trading Card Co. of Philadelphia - Bubble Gum Music 2:44


CD2

27 The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup 2:59

28 Kenny - The Bump 2:36

29 Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby 2:51

30 The Brady Bunch - Candy (Sugar Shoppe) 2:13

31 Capt. Groovy and his Bubblegum Army - Capt. Groovy and his Bubblegum Army 3:08

32 Reparata and the Delrons - Captain of Your Ship 2:27

33 The Ohio Express - Chewy, Chewy 2:38

34 Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep 2:57

35 The Sweet - Co-Co 3:15

36 Clodagh Rodgers - Come Back and Shake Me 2:37

37 The Rare Breed - Come On Down to My Boat 2:18

38 The Partridge Family - Come On Get Happy 1:06

39 The Sylvers - Cotton Candy 3:00

40 Barry Blue - Dancin' (on a Saturday Night) 3:11

41 The Monkees - Daydream Believer 2:59

42 The Fifth Estate - Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead 2:04

43 Tommy Roe - Dizzy 2:56

44 The Lovin' Spoonful - Do You Believe in Magic 2:06

45 Mac & Katie Kissoon - Don't Do It Baby 3:17

46 The Peppermint Rainbow - Don't Wake Me Up In the Morning, Michael 2:34

47 Butterscotch - Don't You Know (She Said Hello) 2:58

48 The Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus - Dong-Dong-Diki-Di-Ki-Dong 2:14

49 Kincade - Dreams are Ten a Penny 2:41

50 Vanity Fare - Early in the Morning 2:45

51 Bobby Sherman - Easy Come, Easy Go 2:40

52 The Fun and Games - Elephant Candy 2:35

53 The Tremeloes - Even the Bad Times Are Good 2:36

54 The Love Affair - Everlasting Love 3:03

55 Josie and the Pussycats - Every Beat of My Heart (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 2:12

56 Tony Burrows - Every Little Move She Makes 2:51


CD3

57 Kenny - Fancy Pants 3:26

58 The Archies - Feelin' So Good (S.K.O.O.B.Y. D.O.O.) 3:09

59 Salt Water Taffy - Finders Keepers 2:46

60 The First Class - Funny How Love Can Be 3:06

61 The Sweet - Funny, Funny 2:49

62 Peter Shelley - Gee Baby 2:55

63 The Pipkins - Gimme Dat Ding 2:13

64 Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' 2:02

65 Tony Burrows - Girl You've Got Me Going 3:11

66 Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl 2:30

67 Blue Mink - Good Morning Freedom 2:50

68 1910 Fruitgum Company - Goody Goody Gumdrops 2:14

69 The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine 2:26

70 The Fun and Games - The Grooviest Girl in the World 2:50

71 Mr. Bloe - Groovin' with Mr. Bloe 2:41

72 The Pearls - Guilty 3:03

73 Domino - Have You Had a Little Happiness Lately 2:47

74 The DeFranco Family - Heartbeat - It's a Lovebeat 3:13

75 Vanity Fare - Hitchin' a Ride 3:07

76 The Barry Goldberg Reunion - Hole In My Pocket 2:54

77 ABBA - Honey, Honey 2:56

78 The Osmonds - I Can't Stop 3:02

79 The Banana Splits - I Enjoy Being a Boy (In Love with You) 2:26

80 Chee-Chee and Peppy - I Know I'm in Love 3:01

81 Harmony Grass - I Remember 3:06

82 The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You 2:52

83 Tommy James and the Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:08

84 Josie and the Pussycats - I Wanna Make You Happy (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 2:15


CD4

85 The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Original 1969 7" Mono Single Version) 3:00

86 The Partridge Family - I Woke Up in Love This Morning 2:42

87 The Partridge Family - I'll Meet You Halfway 3:49

88 The Monkees - I'm a Believer (Original 1966 7" Stereo Single Version) 2:49

89 Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine 2:40

90 The Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus - I'm in Love with You 2:38

91 The Flower Pot Men - In a Moment of Madness 3:02

92 Tony Burrows - In the Bad, Bad Old Days 3:18

93 Mungo Jerry - In the Summertime (Original 1970 Dawn 7" Single Version) 3:32

94 1910 Fruitgum Company - Indian Giver 2:43

95 The Cowsills - Indian Lake 2:43

96 Josie and the Pussycats - Inside, Outside, Upside Down (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 2:16

97 Tony Christie - (Is This the Way to) Amarillo 3:10

98 The Weathermen - It's the Same Old Song 2:45

99 Edison Lighthouse - It's Up to You, Petula 2:56

100 Tommy Roe - Jack and Jill 2:42

101 Tommy Roe - Jam Up and Jelly Tight 2:20

102 The Lemon Pipers - Jelly Jungle (of Orange Marmalade) 2:23

103 The Street People - Jennifer Tomkins 1:55

104 The Archies - Jingle Jangle 2:41

105 Josie and the Pussycats - Josie (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 2:21

106 John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) 2:55

107 Kenny - Julie Anne 3:01

108 Bobby Sherman - Julie, Do Ya Love Me? 2:55

109 Bay City Rollers - Keep on Dancing (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 2:07

110 Jay & the Techniques - Keep the Ball Rollin' 3:05

111 Dawn - Knock Three Times 2:58

112 Le Cirque - Land of Oz 2:57


CD5

113 Everyday Hudson - Laugh, Funny Funny 2:26

114 Robin McNamara - Lay a Little Lovin' on Me 3:04

115 James & Bobby Purify - Let Love Come Between Us 2:28

116 Reunion - Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) 3:32

117 The Tidal Wave - Lightning and Thunder 2:25

118 The Monkees - A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You 2:45

119 The Music Explosion - Little Bit O' Soul 2:21

120 The Sweet - Little Willy 3:14

121 Bobby Sherman - Little Woman 2:23

122 The Partridge Family - Looking Through the Eyes of Love 3:05

123 The People's Choice - Lost and Found 2:21

124 Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) 2:50

125 The Groove - Love (It's Getting Better) 2:28

126 Pilot - Magic 3:04

127 1910 Fruitgum Company - May I Take a Giant Step (Into Your Heart) 2:27

128 The Seashells - Maybe I Know 2:37

129 Lobo - Me and You and a Dog Named Boo 2:59

130 Tony Burrows - Melanie Makes Me Smile 3:14

131 Blue Mink - Melting Pot 3:49

132 Barry Blue - Miss Hit and Run 3:12

133 Bobby Bloom - Montego Bay (Original 1970 7" Single Edit) 2:33

134 Tommy James and the Shondells - Mony Mony 2:50

135 Spiral Starecase - More Today Than Yesterday 3:09

136 Harmony Grass - Move in a Little Closer 2:41

137 White Plains - My Baby Loves Lovin' 2:49

138 The Paper Dolls - My Boyfriend's Back 2:32

139 Manfred Mann - My Name is Jack (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 2:53

140 Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 4:07


CD6

141 Magic featuring Tony Burrows - Never Gonna Fall in Love Again 2:43

142 Keith feat. the Tokens - 98.6 3:05

143 The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child 3:15

144 The Marmalade - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 3:01

145 The Osmonds - One Bad Apple 2:43

146 Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, Pt. 1 (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 3:31

147 1910 Fruitgum Company - 1-2-3 Red Light 2:09

148 The Prophets - Playgirl 2:09

149 The Sweet - Poppa Joe 3:06

150 Donny Osmond - Puppy Love 3:03

151 The Mixtures - The Pushbike Song 2:29

152 The Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus - Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) 2:23

153 The Cowsills - The Rain, The Park and Other Things 2:59

154 The Love Affair with the Keith Mansfield Orchestra - Rainbow Valley 3:50

155 Blue Mink - Randy 3:14

156 Bay City Rollers - Remember (Sha-La-La-La) (Original 1974 UK 7" Single Version) 2:33

157 The Wombles - Remember You're a Womble 3:09

158 The Lemon Pipers - Rice Is Nice 2:20

159 Austin Roberts - Ricky Ticky Ta Ta Ta 2:32

160 Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From 3:11

161 ABBA - Ring Ring 3:06

162 Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently 3:25

163 Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin 2:33

164 Jackie Lee - Rupert 2:19

165 Christie - San Bernadino 3:13

166 Bay City Rollers - Saturday Night 2:56

167 Barry Blue - School Love 3:16


CD7

168 Lancelot Link and the Evolution - Sha-La Love You 2:33

169 Shadows of Knight - Shake 2:31

170 Bay City Rollers - Shang-a-Lang 3:03

171 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says 2:15

172 The Tidal Wave - Sinbad the Sailor 2:26

173 New World - Sister Jane 3:40

174 The Flying Machine - Smile a Little Smile for Me (Original 1969 7" Single Version) 2:52

175 Middle of the Road - Soley Soley 3:04

176 The Fantastics - Something Old, Something New 2:46

177 Chicory Tip - Son of My Father 3:11

178 1910 Fruitgum Company - Soul Struttin' 2:41

179 1910 Fruitgum Company - Special Delivery 2:40

180 Josie and the Pussycats - Stop, Look and Listen (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 2:18

181 The Fortunes - Storm in a Teacup 3:15

182 Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love 3:31

183 Lynsey de Paul - Sugar Me (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:37

184 The Clique - Sugar on Sunday 3:10

185 Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation (Original 1974 Bell UK 7" Single Version) 3:12

186 West End Boys - Summertime 3:12

187 Buster - Sunday 2:37

188 Dunno - Sunday Girl 3:02

189 The Camel Drivers - Sunday Morning 6 O'Clock 2:46

190 The Archies - Sunshine 3:18

191 The Music Explosion - Sunshine Games 2:03

192 Donny Osmond - Sweet and Innocent 3:02

193 The Ohio Express - Sweeter Than Sugar 2:08

194 Edison Lighthouse - Take Me in Your Arms 2:39

195 Pickettywitch - That Same Old Feeling 3:07


CD8

196 The Monkees - (Theme from) The Monkees 2:17

197 The Pearls - Third Finger, Left Hand 2:36

198 Brotherly Love - Tip of My Tongue 2:46

199 Mardi Gras - Too Busy Thinking 'Bout My Baby (1972 7" Promo DJ Edit) 3:18

200 The Banana Splits - The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana) (Original 1968 Decca 7" Mono Single Version) 2:20

201 The Cuff Links - Tracy 2:14

202 1910 Fruitgum Company - The Train 2:43

203 Brotherhood of Man - United We Stand 2:52

204 The Banana Splits - Wait Til Tomorrow (Original 1968 Decca 7" Mono Single Version) 2:30

205 ABBA - Waterloo 2:45

206 The Cowsills - We Can Fly 2:15

207 The Banana Splits - We're the Banana Splits 2:21

208 The Five Americans - Western Union 2:29

209 The Tricks - Wham! Bam! Ala Cazam 2:11

210 Dawn featuring Tony Orlando - What Are You Doing Sunday 2:31

211 Chicory Tip - What's Your Name 2:59

212 The Cuff Links - When Julie Comes Around 2:46

213 Candlewick Green - Who Do You Think You Are 3:05

214 The Archies - Who's Your Baby 2:52

215 The Sweet - Wig-Wam Bam 3:01

216 The Peppermint Rainbow - Will You Be Staying After Sunday 2:30

217 Shawn - With Every Beat of My Heart 2:16

218 Christie - Yellow River 2:42

219 The Sugar Bears - You Are the One 3:04

220 The Pearls - You Came, You Saw, You Conquered 2:39

221 The Flower Pot Men - You Can Never Be Wrong 2:36

222 Pickettywitch - You Got Me So I Don't Know 2:58

223 Josie and the Pussycats - You've Come a Long Way Baby (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 1:58

224 Chairmen of the Board - (You've Got Me) Dangling on a String 2:59

225 The Ohio Express - Yummy, Yummy, Yummy 2:22

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24 comments:

  1. This is one of my favourites genres of music so I am very thankful for this set. You both do wonderful work for us here. Please keep it up.

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    1. Hi Unknown,
      Glad you're enjoying the music.
      Cheers.

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  2. Yummy Yummy Yummy gives me hives. It reminds me of my 6th grade school, and the fall festival, when they made our class perform a dance to it, on stage, in front of hundreds. Yeah....... pass the calomine.

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    1. Hi pmac.
      It's all worth the pain. As they say "No Pain, No Gain..."
      Cheers.

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  3. another good one B.B thank youuuuuuuuuu

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  4. And, forgive me for not extending my thanks to you earlier BB. Hives and all, its a marvelous comp!

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    1. Glad the calamine lotion helped, pmac.
      Cheers.

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  5. This collection is like eating too much ice cream -- you know it's wrong but you can't help yourself! Thanks!

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    1. Thanks, Gummo.
      ...but it really does taste good.
      Cheers.

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  6. Thanks for the music, all I need now time enough to listen to it all. Thanks K.
    Hi BB

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    1. Hi lemonflag.
      I always think I haven't got time but somehow, I find it. Good luck with finding more time to listen to it.
      Cheers.

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  7. You're welcome, Crab Devil.
    Cheers.

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  8. I love a good pop song great compilation
    thanks
    Steve

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    1. Thanks, Steve.
      A lot of enjoyment in this lot.
      Cheers.

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  9. I am all with Gummo's remark and assessment. Another so fine (and super sweet & tasty) work of the unique K! Many thanks to both of you. With 225 smiles on this face: Best, TC

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  10. As always K takes it over the top! Amazing collection!

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    1. Thanks for the praise, Pol.
      Appreciated.
      Cheers.

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  11. Hi Butterboy,
    I love Ks specials
    Cheers

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    1. Hi Il Commendatore.
      K specials are indeed special. Enjoy!
      Cheers.

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  12. Can we get a re-up on this one,please?...Pop on!!!

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    1. Hi Montax,
      The alternative link is still active. Please use it until I update the others.
      Cheers.

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    2. Hi Montax,
      New links is established, tested and working.
      Cheers.

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