![]() 1 on the Billboard charts in the U.S., but it is also the only group to reach such heights without ever performing the song live onstage. The Archies is not only the first fictitious band to reach No. "Sugar, Sugar" would spend 22 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100, four of those weeks - Sept. Once radio did start playing it, there was no looking back. "As if it didn't mean anything, there was no value to it." "I had no idea what was going on except a lot of people were putting the song and the record down, as if it was fluff," Kim says. Kim says at first, stations wouldn't play it. Initially released on May 24, 1969, the song didn't hit it big until July, when it was rereleased on Calendar/Kirshner Records. "Sugar, Sugar," which was co-written by Andy Kim and Jeff Barry, who also lent their talents for the background vocals, was the fictional group's most successful song. Some of these songs were released as real-life albums and singles. The group of friends would appear in the show as the band The Archies and perform songs. The Archie Show, which launched in the fall of 1968, followed the misadventures of Riverdale High School's Archie Andrews and his friends: Reggie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead. "Betty had a lower voice Veronica had a higher voice." ![]() "Ronnie was Archie and I was Betty and Veronica," she says. Singer-songwriter Toni Wine, pictured here in 1972, sang the roles of Betty and Veronica on "Sugar, Sugar." "It was very catchy, it had a great hook, it was very singable and we laughed - we had a good time doing it," Toni Wine, one of the real singer-songwriters behind The Archies' hit, says.Īs Wine explains, she and singer Ron Dante were doing commercials and background voice work in New York when legendary music producer Don Kirshner, who also produced for The Monkees, brought them onto the project. 1 on Billboard's Year-End Countdown in 1969. ![]() "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies - yes, from the comics - was named No. It was also a great year for music - but who knew that the year that produced songs like "Fortunate Son," "Age Of Aquarius" and "Everyday People" would crown a bubblegum pop tune by a fictional cartoon band as its top song of the year? The Stonewall Riots invigorated the gay-rights movement, Woodstock brought nearly 1 million people together to celebrate peace, love and music, and Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. Additionally a member of the British Autograph Club and German Autograph Collectors Club.By and large, 1969 was a transformative year in the U.S. "This autograph is certified by a 20 year plus member of IADA (International Autograph Dealers Association), UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club), IACC - International Autograph Collector Club), Manuscript Society, SAG (Screen Actors Guild), Southern California Motion Picture Council, APS (American Philatelic Society), ASCC (American Society Of Check Collectors), AFDCS (American First Day Cover Society), Hollywood Heritage Museum, and the Golden State Boxing Association. ![]() All items are authenticated by Myron Ross who has been selling to dealers for 52 years Myron Ross the following credentials: Prior to returning an item, the customer must obtain a Return Authorization from one of our representatives.Īll of the items come with a certificate of authenticity (COA). If a purchase is defective or damaged, you will get a full refund or replacement item with a similar value of your choice if it was Heroes and Legends mistake. Bidders should contact us for condition reports. and buyer premiumsĪll lots are sold as-is and as pictured with all flaws. The winning bidder will pay all applicable taxes. Heroes and Legends packs each item with a professional care using the safest materials. If you win multiple items, we will combine shipping. At the end of the auction, we will calculate shipping and add it to your final invoice. Buyer pays for shipping, customs and duty. All lots left after that will be subject to proper disposal by the auction house. All winning lots MUST be paid for in 3 business days from the close of auction. If you are unsure of a lot condition, size or provenance do not bid. Please note a bid is a legal binding contract and all sales are final. By signing up as a bidder, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Terms & Conditions and agree to abide by them.Įach participant who has been approved to bid must purchase all winning lots. Buyers must accept the following Terms & Conditions to participate in Heroes and Legends auctions.
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