It is a track that is made really interesting because few people know about the group and those who wrote the song: I was interested reading Stereogum’s article about The Archies’ Sugar, Sugar. I know there are people who can’t stand the song. I have heard the song so many times, yet it remains so fresh and exciting. Even though it was released fifty-three years ago, Sugar, Sugar has lost none of its power. A massive-selling single that helped end the 1960s with a huge smile – at a time when bands like The Beatles were breaking up and there was uncertainty in the air -, it would be nice to think that there is going to be another song like this in the future. I think it is a very summery and delightful song that scored high in the charts around the world. When the song was re-released in mid-July 1969, it achieved enormous success by the late summer/early autumn. The song’s initial release was met with moderate chart success and acclaim. Ron Dante's lead vocals were accompanied by Toni Wine and songwriter Andy Kim. Originally released on the album, Everything's Archie, this album was recorded by a group of studio musicians managed by Don Kirshner. Written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, it reached number one in the U.S. Among the great one-hit wonders, Sugar, Sugar by The Archies is among the very best. People do want a human face and, with a cartoon group, there is a lack of authenticity and this sense of them being a novelty. Looking further back, there have not been many examples. Of course, Gorillaz are pretty well known and popular.
There have not been many cartoon or animated bands.
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