"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]
| "When Julie Comes Around" | ||||
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| Single by The Cuff Links | ||||
| from the album Tracy | ||||
| B-side | "Sally Ann (You're Such a Pretty Baby" | |||
| Released | November 1969 | |||
| Genre | Bubblegum pop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
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| The Cuff Links singles chronology | ||||
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Release and reception
editThe 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
edit7": Decca / 732592
- "When Julie Comes Around" – 2:44
- "Sally Ann (You're Such a Pretty Baby)" – 2:46
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1969–70) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Go-Set)[9] | 12 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[10] | 13 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[11] | 24 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[12] | 20 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 13 |
| New Zealand (Listener)[14] | 20 |
| South Africa (Springbok Radio)[15] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 41 |
| US Easy Listening (Billboard)[16] | 30 |
| US Cashbox Top 100[17] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ Cooper, Kim; Smay, David (2001). Bubblegum Music is the Naked Truth, Feral House. p. 61.
- ^ "Tasha Thomas - When Joey Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1994). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1993. Record Research. p. 144. ISBN 9780898201048.
- ^ a b "Cuff Links: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "The Cuff Links - When Julie Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ "The Cuff Links - When Julie Comes Around". 45cat. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ "Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. 22 November 1969. p. 18. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. 29 November 1969. p. 92. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Go-Set Australian charts – 16 May 1970". gosetcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6118." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 6121." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – When Julie Comes Around". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ "flavour of new zealand - search listener". www.flavourofnz.co.nz. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 62.
- ^ 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.
