The Archies is where it all came together for Jeff Barry. When Donny Kirshner asked him to produce this cartoon studio group, Jeff was up to his neck in work at Steed. But he couldn’t resist the opportunity and made time in his schedule for an initial two week writing and recording session in July 1968. Little did he suspect that he’d return to provide two more seasons’ worth of original material. The soundtrack for “The Archie Show” featured Toni Wine, Bobby Bloom and Jeff Barry on backing vocals, with Ron Dante on lead. He stopped producing the group after Paramount Pictures hired him to work in its music division.
This is where Jeff Barry and Andy Kim rang the cash register. This song made millions for the guys and was the top selling single of 1969. It’s actually a great tune, as catchy as they come, and it deserves respect.
The Archies: “Sugar, Sugar”