The Archies -- Sugar, Sugar

"Sugar, Sugar" is a pop song written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. It was a four-week 1969 number-one hit single by fictional characters The Archies. Produced by Jeff Barry, the song was originally released on the album Everything's Archie. The album is the product of a group of studio musicians managed by Don Kirshner. Ron Dante's lead vocals were accompanied by those of Toni Wine (who sang the line "I'm gonna make your life so sweet"), Andy Kim, and Ellie Greenwich. Together they provided the voices of the various Archies using multitracking. Ray Stevens, the comic singer, provided the hand claps to the song.

The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" was the 1969 number-one single of the year. It spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 from September 20, 1969 and eight weeks at the top of the UK singles chart. The song lists at #63 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. It also peaked at one in the South African Singles Chart. On February 5, 2006, "Sugar, Sugar" was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, as co-writer Andy Kim is originally from Montreal, Quebec.

The song was earlier offered to The Monkees, although additional rumors that it was recorded using session musicians with Davy Jones providing all the vocals, but never released, are false. Don Kirshner has said that Mike Nesmith put his fist through the wall of the Beverley Hills hotel refusing to do "Sugar, Sugar." Jones confirmed that Kirshner had offered it to them, but stated they turned it down, and he never recorded it. The band thought it seemed cheesy and at that point they were looking to mature their sound. However, Monkees archival expert Andrew Sandoval has suggested that the band may instead actually have been offered a tune called "Sugar Man", but with the passage of time the parties involved simply mis-remembered it as being "Sugar, Sugar", in large part because it made a better anecdote.

[azaliabloom]

This song took me back on a romantic memory lane in the late 60s. I was about age 15 and had never danced with anyone before. I attended a school dance with my two older sisters and a handsome young man asked me to dance. I knew instantly he liked me and i felt the same. Nothing happened and we went on with our own lives. I was wearing a light yellow dress with a zipper in front and he was wearing a breezy cotton shirt and black pants. I will always remember this moment - my first dance and it was to this beautiful song.

[rancherhicks]

I liked the Monkees but I like this too. It's a fun song and heaven knows there's little fun in music these days.

[bassmary]

I still love this song. I loved the Archie comic books.

[youngercga]

Sugar Sugar is song that can cross multiple generations as it is classic. I remember it most from the archie's!! I am so glad i was a kid in the 1970s as the archies were shown on TV!

[enm]

This was my first record purchase ever. I still have the 45 and it still plays just fine!!!!

[asmartbajan]

Such a simple song, that's simply _beautiful._ I've always liked it. And I think I like it now even more than before. *A timeless classic.*

[cathyortiz]

I had a shetland pony I broke in & I named her Sugar b/c of her golden coloring & I'd sing this song to her. I was so happy when it was #1 on American Bandstand that year. This is still the BEST version too!!!

[pete]

To think I was there in the 60s when all these songs came out and they live on tv then. Today’s generation has missed out on a special time. I have so many 45 that goes into the hundreds. My grandchildren listen to the oldies now and love ❤️ big time. They bring their friends over and pull out the boxes 📦 records and they are shocked at the 45s. Beach boys seem to be their best play.

[michelinekribs]

I love this song and remember this was a #1 hit in 1969. I read earlier Ron Dante died from Smack. My dog is named Sugar Bear.Rest in Peace Ron, with Dusty Springfiel, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and way to many to list, and thank you kkumber37 for downloading this for the reat of us to enjoy.How 8 people could vote thumbs down is beside s me. Gues there not enough cursing.Micheline Kribs. Rolla, MO

[tomwold]

Sugar sugar was the funnest song of the late 60's

[JoFoxie]

I love the old time musics. Now-A-Days it isn't as good as this.

[Fungirlvr]

Such a fun song! Loved it as a kid and still do! Who could not love this a dance a little?!?

[steelermia]

I could play this song over and over again

[michaelisuno]

Lovey song ..thanks Archies..for the mems.

[rondmc]

Ron Dante kept it real! I remember this 1 year after this song was a hit, and I understood, how can a cartoon do this, since I was 7 years old...

[freddyflintstoned]

I was 12 in 69'. This was so preteen. I still love it.

[marythompson]

Put this song on blast!! And every neighbor you have will love you for it!!

[deenawilson]

My goodness where was this awesomely good looking dude??? He should have come out from behind The Archies.

[SouthGirl]

Yes, it is the same Andy Kim. 'Rock Me Gently' was released in 1974 and was a #1 hit for him. Wish he's had more big hits, as I've always enjoyed this song.

[ValMartinIreland]

Timeless.  Brings me back to my school days