Along_Comes_Mary

Along Comes Mary

Along Comes Mary

1966 single by the Association

For the TV episode, see Along Comes Mary (Pretty Little Liars).

"Along Comes Mary" is a song composed by Tandyn Almer, originally recorded by American sunshine pop band the Association.[7] It was the group's first hit, released in March 1966 as the lead single prior to their debut album, And Then... Along Comes the Association, which appeared in July.[8]

Quick Facts Single by the Association, from the album And Then... Along Comes the Association ...

Background

"Along Comes Mary" is sung from the point of view of a once-disillusioned young man talking about the "tribulations no one ever sees" and who "curse[s] those faults in me." The singer believes Mary gives him comfort and improves his life. Both Leonard Bernstein[9] and Tandyn Almer stated that Mary was a reference to marijuana; this association was also prevalent among many of the song's listeners.[10] In the Young People's Concert titled What Is a Mode? Leonard Bernstein explained that the song was composed in the Dorian mode.[11]

Charts

More information Chart (1966), Peak position ...

Bloodhound Gang version

Quick Facts Single by Bloodhound Gang, from the album Hooray for Boobies ...

American rock band Bloodhound Gang recorded a version of "Along Comes Mary" with new punk music to accompany the lyrics. It first appeared on the 1998 soundtrack to the film Half Baked[17] before appearing on Bloodhound Gang's third studio album, Hooray for Boobies, the following year. "Along Comes Mary" was released as the album's first single in May 1999 and reached No. 5 in Austria, No. 6 in Germany, and No. 13 in Switzerland. The song was certified gold in both Austria and Germany.

Charts

More information Chart (1999), Peak position ...

Certifications

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Other covers

In 1966, Hugh Masekela included the song on his album Hugh Masekela's Next Album, and in 1967, Cal Tjader covered it for his album Along Comes Cal.[25] That same year, Baja Marimba Band's had a minor hit with their cover of the song.[26] In 1968, George Benson included a version on his album Giblet Gravy,[27] and in 1986 a cover appeared on R. Stevie Moore's album Glad Music.[28] In 1995, the Manhattan Transfer covered the song for their album Tonin',[29] and the following year, 24-7 Spyz covered it for their album 6.[30] In 2005, a cover of the song appeared on the Guess Who's compilation album Let's Go,[31] and Plainsong also released a cover on their self-titled album.[32]

See also

References

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    Glad Music – allmusic
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    Tonin – allmusic
  30. [30]
    24-7 Spyz : 6
  31. [31]
    Let's Go – allmusic
  32. [32]
    Plain Song – allmusic
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