![]() “Jingle Jangle” was The Archies’ second highest-charting single, reaching number 10 (their first, “Bang Shang A-Lang,” reached number 22). Who knew how prescient, at least in some ways, it would turn out to be? Upon reading this 50 years ago, it seemed promotional puffery, even to an adolescent (equating The Archies with the Mets and the space program?). Ron Dante made several albums and singles on his own, as well as an album of Archie Christmas songs with Betty and Veronica. The Archies did indeed record two more albums and a few singles. So reads the liner notes of 1969’s Jingle Jangle album. Not only are all three sensational but each one holds a promise of more to come.” “This has been the year of the Astronauts landing on the moon, the Mets, and The Archies. Songs: “Jingle Jangle,” “Nursery Rhymes,” “Get on the Line,” “You Know I Love You” by Jeff Barry, Andy Kim “Everything’s Alright” by Ron Dante “She’s Putting Me Through Changes” by Jeff Barry, Andy Kim, Neal Ford: “Justine,” “Whoopie Tie Ai A,” “Senorita Rita,” “Archie’s Party” by Jeff Barry “Look Before You Leap,” “Sugar and Spice” by Ron Dante, Gene Allan. Kirshner Records KES-105 (12” 33 1/3 RPM / Stereo) Even The Beatles couldn’t beat “Sugar, Sugar” for the number one hit of 1969, when Archie and company enjoyed a highly unique success, much imitated but never equaled.
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