I'm Walking Out On You was an R&B Top 30 hit for Philadelphia singer Ruben Wright. It was released on the Capitol label in 1966. Wright was formerly a member of the doo wop group The Capris.
| "I'm Walking Out On You" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ruben Wright | ||||
| B-side | "Hey Girl" | |||
| Released | 1966 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Label | Capitol 5588 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ruben Wright | |||
| Producer(s) | Marvin Holtz Arranged by: Luther Randolph | |||
| Ruben Wright singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editWright had been with Philadelphia doo wop group The Capris in the 1950s. He was the composer of their single titled "God Only Knows".[1][2]
In February 1966, "I'm Walking Out On You" was released backed with "Hey Girl". Both sides were composed by Wright.[3] This single was one of five singles Wright had released on the Capitol label.[4][5]
Chart performance
editBy May 7, 1966, "I'm Walking Out On You" was holding its second week in the Baltimore Top 40.[6] By May 14, it had made the National R&B Top 40, at no 37.[7] The June 18 edition of Billboard reported his single as a Regional Breakout in New York.[8] Its progress in the R&B chart was good with the single, spending 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 29 for the week ending June 11.[9]
References
edit- ^ Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 50 - 51
- ^ Discogs - The Capris (2) – God Only Knows
- ^ 45Cat - Record Details, Artist: Ruben Wright, Catalogue: 5588
- ^ Classic Urban Harmony - Echoes of the Past, Issue #97, Philadelphia’s Original Capris by Charlie Horner
With contributions from Pamela Horner, Article pages 6 to 7 - ^ 45Cat - Ruben Wright - Discography
- ^ Billboard, May 7, 1966 - Page 16 Top Sellers In Top Markets, Baltimore
- ^ Billboard, May 14, 1966 - Page 35 TOP SELLING R&B SINGLES
- ^ Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 42 Breakout Singles, * Regional Breakouts
- ^ Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 29 Rhythm & Blues, Top Selling R&B Singles