When_Julie_Comes_Around

When Julie Comes Around

When Julie Comes Around

1969 single by the Cuff Links


"When Julie Comes Around" is a song written by Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance. It was first released as "When Joey Comes Around" by Tasha Thomas in July 1969, and produced by Pockriss and Vance in a slightly soul-ish arrangement. This version failed to chart.[2] The song is best known for the version by the Cuff Links, also produced by Pockriss and Vance in a different pop-oriented arrangement (with strings arranged by Rupert Holmes). Released in November 1969, the Cuff Links' recording of the song peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.[3][4]

Quick Facts Single by The Cuff Links, from the album Tracy ...

Release and reception

The Cuff Links released "When Julie Comes Around" as the follow-up to their international debut hit "Tracy". Featuring Ron Dante on multi-tracked vocals, it was released with the B-side "Sally Ann (You're Such a Pretty Baby)", also written by Pockriss and Vance.[5] Despite being released in North America in November 1969, the single was not released in the Europe until February 1970.[6]

In Cash Box, it was described as "a glittery ballad enhanced by non-intrusive rhythmic electricity and a catchy production flavoring to spice up the overall action".[7] Billboard wrote that "this powerful follow-up is sure to repeat its success".[8]

Track listing

7": Decca / 732592

  1. "When Julie Comes Around" – 2:44
  2. "Sally Ann (You're Such a Pretty Baby)" – 2:46

Chart performance

More information Chart (1969–70), Peak position ...

References

  1. Cooper, Kim; Smay, David (2001). Bubblegum Music is the Naked Truth, Feral House. p. 61.
  2. "Tasha Thomas - When Joey Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (1994). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1993. Record Research. p. 144. ISBN 9780898201048.
  4. "The Cuff Links - When Julie Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  5. "The Cuff Links - When Julie Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  6. "Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. 22 November 1969. p. 18. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  7. "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. 29 November 1969. p. 92. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  8. "Go-Set Australian charts – 16 May 1970". gosetcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  9. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  10. "flavour of new zealand - search listener". www.flavourofnz.co.nz. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  11. "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  12. Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 62.
  13. Downey, Pat; Albert, George; Hoffmann, Frank W (1994). Cash Box Pop Singles Charts 1950–1993. Libraries Unlimited. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-56308-316-7.

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