MY HUBBY LOVES THIS SONG!! THE ARCHIES - SUGAR SUGAR (REACTION)

[@richardtorres3639]

Ron Dante was the singing voice of The Archies. The song sold 10 million copies and was the number one song of 1969.

[@keithclark6299]

Worldwide smash !! When music was there to be enjoyed.

[@douglasswicegood4420]

Right on!

[@gregoryjenkins8645]

This song was huge worldwide.

[@gregoryjenkins8645]

Bubblegum music people!

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Good to know.

[@mikemaricle9941]

I remember having a 45 of this off the back of a Sugar Smacks box.

[@ambrabridges2161]

I had it too!

[@jesse7603]

Earlier today I was delivering ventilators to hospitals and the person I was with we were talking about this and he remembered and I remembered that record behind the box of cereal. Always remembered the Archie Funhouse show Saturday mornings

[@chrisrandall2710]

Mmmmmm Sugar Smacks! Where did they go!,??

[@msfeistybabe]

@@chrisrandall2710 Sugar Smacks you can still find as Kellogg's Honey Smacks or Malt-O-Meal Golden Puffs (in the big bags). I still get my Sugar Smacks fix that way ;) Walmart & other stores!!

[@chrisrandall2710]

@@msfeistybabe thanks! Not sure if we those in Canada, at least Ottawa

[@jons.105]

The Archies were Ron Dante, Toni Wine and Andy Kim. They had several big hits backing the Saturday morning cartoon show and helped coin the genre phrase "bubblegum"--which I love!!

[@ellenhannon5298]

Ron Dante also produced Barry Manilow's first nine albums

[@PJMurphyNJ]

Another good Bubblegum band was 1910 Fruitgum Company.... 1,2,3 red light; Simon Says; Yummy, Yummy, Yummy.. and others..... sounded a lot like The Cowsells.....

[@ivarwinter3049]

When the members went their separate ways, Andy Kim changed his stage name to Baron Longfellow. It didn't go over well and went back to Andy Kim

[@jons.105]

@@ivarwinter3049 No worse than Andy Kim! LOL

[@User2718218]

Veronica was so damn hot!

[@jimnetherland6521]

You’re not annoying, you two are awesome! The world needs more people like you.

[@doplinger1]

The ULTIMATE bubblegum tune, I remember when they were going to premier this on the Archie Cartoon on a Saturday morning, it seemed like the most important thing in the world!

[@theodoreritola7641]

YES bg for sure i was 9 in 69

[@sumonjamal1653]

This was recorded for the 'Archie' kids cartoon show in the 60's... it actually became a hit - 'The Archies' was the fictional cartoon band formed by the characters best known today on the 'Riverdale' TV series. Each episode of 'Archie' would have a new song w/ the cartoon band playing 😂 Archie Andrews was the main character... Betty & Veronica were the girls... Jughead was Archie's friend on the drums... Hot Dog was Jughead's dog... Reggie was Archie's 'rival' for Veronica (or Ronnie as she was called) while Betty couldn't stand Reggie😂

[@jethro1963]

I am trying to remember if I have actually seen this vid before. It's almost always the cartoon

[@user1952-e4g]

We boomers loved this upbeat "bubble gum" genre pop song. An unlikely but very popular #1 hit in 1970 both in the US and internationally. You two had a "love fest" reaction to this one!

[@theresagallagher9161]

This boomer has to disagree. Never liked kiddie music. Even when I was a little knee scraper. But to each his own. I preferred soul and good old roll & rolll.....🙃🤪😝

[@sheilagimino6685]

The very young boomers. 🤪

[@eviekelpie1]

This young boomer still loves it!😁

[@eviekelpie1]

@@theresagallagher9161 I do too but this song has always been so uplifting and happy

[@giuliogrifi7739]

I confirm and approve !!

[@sharikraft1706]

This hasJust got to be like my favorite song of all time. I was a 7th grader when it came out! Lol. Omg... Memories.

[@peggykunkel9180]

Almost every preteen had this song since it was on the back of a cereal box. My sister still has this cardboard 45 record.

[@allanlangdon7237]

Such a great song! I remember I had the cardboard cutout 45rpm off a box of Honeycomb :-) Ah, the good old days! Thanks Shawn, Mel.

[@icedem1]

These songs are memorable for the reason you guys are showing with the way it just makes you smile.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

OMG!! I had no idea you had reacted to this HUGE bubblegum hit!! That's Ron Dante doing the singing here. The way the song was used in the Archies cartoon was adorable and you can find that on KZbin. Many of us of a certain age remember watching this show back in the late 60's. You should do a deep dive into bubblegum. You would probably love it.

[@yambo59]

This song is one of my lifetime all time favorites, im 62 and it was a huge deal when this song written for a youth cartoon show became THE #1 hit on the music charts in '69 or '70, it beat out the beatles, Elvis, and every other star of the day - quite a deal in one of the most prolific eras in modern music history. It brings back so many childhood memories, the first Archies album was my very first album at age 7 or so bought by my mother who thought $4.00 was an astronomical amount for a record album.

[@RadioAirchecks]

It was 1969.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

This got played every Saturday morning on the Archie's cartoon show. This is what we call back in the day, a bubble gummer song.

[@200beluga]

The Archies opened the love of music for me. I have all of their albums.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A SMOOTH SOUL GROOVE,, THE BLACKBYRDS "WALKING IN RHYTHM"

[@sweetjunegirl]

You two are great crazy!

[@vincentsablan732]

Andy Kim, is one of the members here. He went solo and had a massive hit with "Rock Me Gently". It's worth a listen...

[@karenlangham24]

Love this song!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@KNK2116]

Aww this is one of my favorite songs of all time. It’s so damn cute & poppy lol

[@gwenjackson8583]

Me too! Love it so much!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

2 ABSOLUTE MUST HEAR CLASSICS,, SMITH "BABY IT'S YOU" THE STAMPEDERS "SWEET CITY WOMAN"

[@dunismith3045]

The Beatles did a great version of “Baby It’s You.” One of John’s best vocals.

[@twoheart7813]

I love the love you share, makes the world a better place.

[@rickywheeler6054]

I really like you guys. What a sweet couple you are. I wish you knew the smile in my heart that you guys bring in these tough times. Sugar sugar was a different world back then. May God bless you

[@sukie584]

This has been used in commercials a lot.. for candy ! Bands like 1910 Fuitgum Co, and Ohio Express, put out fun, short singles that were perfect for the AM radio.

[@teviottilehurst]

A big hit in my country 🇬🇧 when I was a kid, circa 1969.

[@knew3355]

I was so young when this came out but I think it was the first song I really loved even though I was only around four. My older brother had the 45 and I would beg him to play it for me. And the cartoon “The Archie Show” was a weekly treat. Thanks for the memory!

[@StevenW1958]

The singer is Staten Island, NY’s own Ron Dante. He was also the lead singer of ate Cufflinks, who recorded a great hit, Tracy. Give it a listen, I guarantee you’ll both love it.

[@tracycartwright3340]

They should totally check out the Cufflinks....if I do say so myself lol. Being a Tracy and all....

[@leademetriou647]

For Christmas 1960 something as a kid, this & surfing USA were my first 45's.

[@davidbarnes1113]

I had a cardboard 45 single of that song that was on the back of a box of cereal when I was 5 years old!! Y’all just brought back some memories!! And The Archies cartoon was one of my favorite cartoons. I also collected the comics.

[@indiecarmayne]

First time seeing Shawn without a base cap - nice. Didn't realize he was a real hooman until now . . . lol. He really looks different - gonna take him more seriously now. =8;-) Greetings from Germany + a Great Many Thanks for all the happy vibes coming from you two!

[@roniboyd613]

Oh my, this was my fave song foe several years. My family got sick of it. Glad y'all like it💖

[@ajruther67]

Awww, you are too cute, sweet and romantic. You are a great couple.

[@wgsips]

Don't mind other people, just be sweet to each other , just keep going! Love this song!! 🎶🎤💜 Thx for reacting

[@lilpoohbear653]

Love it....thanks guys!!! aww sugar sugar....addictive tune!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A TRUE FEEL GOOD CLASSIC,, BOBBY BLOOM "MONTEGO BAY"

[@shelleybleu4903]

Yes.

[@jimearnest4342]

Since your doing TV bands check out the partridge family "I think I love you" or "somebody wants to love you" both are good tunes

[@stacymoore9836]

I loved the partridge family

[@3DJapan]

Partridge family had a lot of good songs and the show was funny too.

[@debbiealvey3537]

Keith!!!!!!!!!!

[@Teresia12]

Their one and only was a memorable one to be sure. Best song at our Jr High School dances. Aww sugar aww honey honey.💞💞 Sneaking out of the gymnasium for some sweet kisses . . . ✌💞🤘 Love seeing a couple in love. Hope it never ends.

[@samueltabo3390]

The Archie's from Riverdale High, the CW show is based on the cartoon the Archie's from the late 60s. I was 7 when this song went to#1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also the #1 song of 1969, sweet memories

[@t.r.1708]

Thx! You guys are amazing! I miss seeing young, fresh love between people! The part where you said he went off, is called the payoff in modern music vernacular. In classical composition it’s called climax! Same with a story plot. I’m learning a lot of today’s terms from you kids like “vibe,” “goosebumps, “goat,”’etc. Thanks again for the love!

[@plaidpaisley5918]

One of the songs I remember most from when we came to this country

[@davidschecter5247]

The Top song of the year when it came out. Pop perfection. Songwriters Jeff Barry and Andy Kim are still with us, as is Ron Dante, whose great voice made many a song so much more enjoyable.

[@nenelles-dancelikenobodysw8511]

Yes sir... "The 60s and 70s... where the heart of the music is at!!!" You said it. 💃 👯‍♀️ 🕺

[@tonyaspain6269]

I think it's wonderful that you feel that way about each other. That's how it's supposed to be.

[@renee176]

I was a big fan of a Saturday morning cartoon called "The Archies" and it was their theme song so to speak.

[@suzanneprock7286]

This was a great song and so was their show.

[@angelajakem366]

Love this bubble gum song from when I was a pre teen! I still have the 45!

[@dianenewcomb4765]

I skated to this song so many times in the seventies! Love it!

[@carollandrum9223]

Takin me down memory lane today!

[@DRwhitman]

You two are sweet and awesome to watch.

[@texaspatriot4215]

I was in the 6th grade when this came out in 69, it was all over our junior high school in Texas, still have great memories of the song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Dedicate This Reaction To The Most Beautiful Person I Have Ever Known,, MALO "SUAVECITO"...R.I.P. Mom..Love & Miss You Terribly. 🙏 ❤

[@lindamathias6230]

I have this song on my playlist. Really beautiful song.

[@realemiele.franco736]

This is one of those happy can't get that tune or song out your head song. Now I'm gonna be singing it in the shower, walking, working in the garage fixing stuff... 😖🤣

[@tvgator1]

This was the NUMBER ONE song of the entire year 1969; it was a MONSTER. And since it was represented by a cartoon group; no need to worry about royalties or complaints. Don Kirshner couldn't be happier...

[@thomastimlin1724]

I should have known Don Kirshner had his sticky fingers in this, like he did the Monkees...lol

[@donnapirelli6657]

You two are so cute...so pleasant to watch...

[@babettecurry8884]

"Jingle Jangle" is another Archies tune. Bubblegum at its best!

[@mzluna313]

I think both Def Leppard and the Archie's were inspired by the age old metaphor for affection/kisses. My great grandma would always say "come over here and give your granny some suggah"

[@banksperdue1983]

i really like this song and i watched the cartoon of The Archies every Saturday morning .

[@gregtanner1444]

Just great. Pure nostalgia.

[@hanklutcavich2468]

Another awesome classic. Awesome reaction guys.

[@mariainman3618]

Yessssssss.....one of my favorites ❤️...... i love you guys.... it's so nice to see in today's society a happy loving couple ❤️.... And there's absolutely nothing wrong ...with being lovey-dovey with your partner even in public😁

[@missygatian1783]

Saturday mornings with the Archie's!!!

[@williamjackson3617]

I just love ❤️ seeing people happy and smiling.

[@wendywoodruff2871]

The Archie's, Josie and the Pussycats, The Monkees, The Partridge Family. Music all over 70's TV. ❤️🎶❤️

[@crystalaldaba5991]

Omg one of my favorites 2

[@vickiejenkins-tripp5994]

This song will never get old!!

[@ClubOohLaLa-fq3sb]

Mad about this song. And so happy for you two and your love.

[@paulwilson2651]

This was number 1 in the UK charts for what seemed like forever!

[@kenrk]

If you love this song, check out "Do You Believe in Magic" by Lovin Spoonful. Preferably the 1965 B&W live version with their own solid gold dancers. :)

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I’m almost envious (not really) that y’all are discovering and hearing these songs for the first time. I’m so happy for y’all. Great job y’all.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

One hit wonder but a great song of the day I love it

[@RadioAirchecks]

It was not a one-hit wonder. They had other songs that rode the Top 20. Jingle-Jangle was a Top 10 hit and a gold record.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Every Saturday morning in the mid 70s, this was the the theme to The Archie’s. In the mid 90s, various Alternative Rock artists did an album with classic cartoons. Mary Lou Lord and the band, Semisonic covered this. They did it justice.

[@rebeccawyse5562]

I loved the Archie's and the comic.

[@robinlynnfox2807]

You two give me hope for true love really existing! Love your love for each other!

[@ajruther67]

They were a one hit wonder because it was a fictional band recorded by studio musicians. Produced by Jeff Barry, the Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" was originally released on the album The album was the product of a group of studio musicians managed by Don Kirshner. Ron Dante's lead vocals were accompanied by those of Toni Wine and songwriter Andy Kim. Together they provided the voices of the Archies using multitracking. Upon the song's initial release Kirshner had promotion men play it for radio station personnel without revealing the group's name, as the Archies' previous single, "Feelin' So Good (S.K.O.O.B.Y-D.O.O)", had only reached No. 53 on the Hot 100 chart.

[@jethro1963]

I wouldn't call them a One Hit Wonder, they had several records that charted.

[@autumnamber6849]

Oh yes, love this. I was about 15 yrs old then and in High School. But have you ever seen the Archies cartoons? That is where I knew it from originally.

[@deelindastimac7359]

Awww you two are so sweet 😋 💗 💕

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

This song was also the inspiration for one of Def Leppard's best songs.

[@eviekelpie1]

Funny how U just commented on that before reading your comment! I had never realised it until recently!

[@jayskull3472]

Y’all’s positive vibes are legit! Love it!!!

[@donnabost4445]

this was my first 45 record!!! Whoa, the way back machine active!!

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Super feel-good song!!

[@rufscooby1]

ron dante is a great guy to meet. so talented.

[@jwallen1969]

One of my all time favorite songs, I loved watching you get into it.

[@galenstone9097]

Ron Dante, Such a good voice.

[@amandamankins1293]

My dad got to see this band at a car show I think back when he was a kid. This was a theme song for Archie the TV Show based off of Archie comics.

[@jamiefarrell8646]

😱😱😱 This is the first time I've seen the actual singers sing this. Over here in the UK all we ever got was the cartoon version from 1969.. Thanks guys👍👍👍 .. Massive hit over here, 8 weeks at No:1

[@francisheperi4180]

Bubble gum pop! lol. Gone down 'memory lane' with you two, mainly 60's pop. Haha, love your reactions to the lyrics of these gems. Cheers from NZ!

[@julieford8788]

Loved this song! And enjoyed the cartoon too. I was just a kid when this was released. 💙

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I DEDICATE THIS MUST HEAR CLASSIC TO SHAWN & MEL,, JIMMIE RODGERS "KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE"

[@you2449]

Luv it! But now you gotta react to the Cartoon version of the song! you'll be glad you did. It was even more popular than the live version.

[@54nomore]

This is Andy Kim singing his biggest hit "Sugar Sugar ((1969). This was the opening song for the cartoon television serial "Archie." The comic book "Archie" was very famous during the 50's, 60's and into the 70's. This song came out during my sophomore year in high school. Those were the good old days... Great reaction as always.

[@rogerdaly6326]

Actually Ron Dante sang lead on this song with songwriter Andy Kim & Toni Wine adding additional vocals.

[@jfox9126]

Awesome to see how you take the time to complement each other. That it so nice!

[@kathyjones3940]

I loved the old Archie's comic tv show and Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie and Jughead sang this!!

[@Christy_Abner]

This has always been a favorite of mine. It's a good upbeat feel good song. I also found out that the front man of Def Leppard did indeed draw inspiration from this song.

[@lindamathias6230]

I remember cutting the records off the back of Honey Combs, Alph Bits, and Sugar Crisp Cereal boxes. They actually worked on our record player. #Nostalgia

[@shawnclay241]

I've loved this song since I was a kid in the 70s

[@ladyjane8855]

This is the first time I've ever seen the group - the video was a bunch of cartoon characters back in the day. My cousin Edwin loved this and I think of him whenever I hear it (he died age 11).

[@goatslunch6991]

Look closer. They are all Ron playing all the instruments.

[@tamifuller5407]

I was 3...maybe 4yrs old when this came out. I still have my 45 record. I have a recommendation: Paul Revere and the Raiders- Indian Reservation

[@that1mamalady]

We, us older folks, had some of the greatest music to listen to. You would drool over my CD collection

[@thomastimlin1724]

I wouldn't want to spoil your CD's doing that, lol.

[@that1mamalady]

@@thomastimlin1724 Smart Alec. I come from a huge family. Not large, but truly huge. So I grew up with every kind of music. My grandparents were born in 1880's, my dad was the youngest & he was born in 1910. My mother was born in the mid 1920's. I am 12 of 13 children. I was born in 1967. 2 weeks after I was born, I became a great Aunt. So, I truly did grow up listening to every kind of music. I collect music from all eras. I even find stuff that is very hard to find.

[@mistyanderson4567]

Love the Archie's😊✌️

[@kendallmccall6604]

He also sang with another band the Cuff Links around the same time. Believe he sang Tracy. Saw him in person. Still sounded good