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] It reached #6 on the Billboard chart and #8 on the U.S. R&B chart[3] Outside the United States, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" peaked at #6 on the Canadian R&B chart,[4] and #61 on the Canadian pop chart.[5]

"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie"
Single by Jay & the Techniques
from the album Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
B-side	"Stronger Than Dirt"
Released	March 1967
Recorded	January 1967
Studio	Bell Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Soul
Length	2:24
Label	Smash
Songwriter(s)	Maurice Irby, Jr.
Producer(s)	Jerry Ross
Jay & the Techniques singles chronology
"Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" (1967) "Keep the Ball Rollin'" (1967)

Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but rejected it due to its novelty sound. Ross then offered it to Jay & the Techniques.[6] The song was originally recorded in January 1967 in Bell Sound Studios in New York with Jerry Ross producing and Joe Renzetti arranging and conducting. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson provided background vocals, accompanying the lead singer Jay Proctor; Jerry Ross used session musicians for the song's instrumental backing in place of the band the Techniques. This process would continue for all of the band's singles recorded after this.[7]

Other versions

• Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, entitled "Ready or Not" on their 1966 The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs album on MGM Records (#SE-4422.)[8]
• Truman Thomas, on his 1967 album Groovin' on the United Artists side label Veep (#VPS 16517).[9]
• The Fourmost, a single in November 1968.[10]
• Mary Wells, on her 1968 album, Servin' Up Some Soul.[11][12]
• Foster Sylvers, on his 1974 album, Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers.[13]
• Brave Combo, on their 1999 album, Polkasonic.[14]

References

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. Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" U.S. Chart Positions Retrieved January 4, 2014
4. Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian R&B Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
5. Jay & the Techniques, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Canadian Pop Chart Position Retrieved February 28, 2015
6. Mary Wells, "My Guy" Review Retrieved January 4, 2014
7. "Jay And The Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
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