Tracy - The Cufflinks - in HD - The Cufflinks - Tracy

[@abook_addict]

my mom named me Tracy because of this song, I was born in 73, she died two weeks ago yesterday.

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

We have only one mother ,love hermore today then yesterday ❤

[@alan4yt]

So sorry your mum was my generation one of the best ever we loved life and love, the lp cover is great as well. May you and your mum be forever happy against the backdrop of such music.

[@abook_addict]

@@alan4yt my mom died...

[@stevef9530]

Bless you and your mom, dear. I remember liking this at school, something like 67 though I think.

[@tracytilinmckendell5575]

I was born in 1962. Somewhere I believe I still have the 45…

[@richlitton7862]

Me too X 2

[@barbiepatterson9374]

I Love this Song Tracy dang by Ron Dante.

[@LLcoolDel]

Me too bought the 45 Tracy and Sugar Sugar

[@tracyannerobinson6975]

my husband Jim sang this to me day we met ❤ and the day before he gained his wings 27-07-2019. Every time I hear it now it reminds me of him and brings me to tears and breaks my heart because he's not here. But as I promised him I will always love him and always be his loving wife and meant it.

[@BANKO007]

🙏

[@TheAcorn67]

❤️

[@christinebooth8994]

Sorry tracy

[@brandtbecker1810]

Reminds me of a Tracy I fell in love with way back in 1997. She was hostess at a restaurant I used to go to quite a bit. She could just take one's breath away everytime she smiled. The trouble was, I seemed to always get mixed messages from her. Was she actually interested in me or just being flirty? That "problem" was finally "solved" when she moved to Las Vegas and I never saw her again. I've never 100% gotten over her though. But ya just gotta soldier on I guess.

[@deannefelt9966]

used this song as my tryout for Pom pom drill team 1972. Couldn't lose with that song! Great memories

[@TracyL-66]

My Dad played this song, an Would dance an sing it to Me. starting at 3yrs old, when it 1st came out! I love & miss you Daddy! Your #1

[@alandhopewell]

When I met my wife, Tracy, she didn't know that there was a song with her name; she loved finding out that there was. TRACY JEAN HOPEWELL 30 DEC 63 - 08 JULY 22.

[@codzy3532]

this folks is the singer for the archies

[@cherryprs]

Is that Ron Dante? I think that was his name. The Archies were great too. I didn’t know that was him.

[@billk9856]

@@cherryprs Yep, man of many talents also was Barry Manilow's producer during his heyday.

[@johnhughes8466]

The brilliant Ron Dante!

[@stevensmith8666]

It's Ron Dante's vocal, but it's not him in the video.

[@carseye1219]

I spent a good portion of my adolescence pretending I didn't like light, airy pop tunes like this and preferred harder rock. Many of you out there probably felt the same. But the truth is I loved pop music. There is nothing wrong with a simple feel-good tune.

[@barbiepatterson9374]

I love Ron Dante. Tracy is my favorite song of his.

[@karencosta5589]

This is my first cousin, Joey Cord , he changed his last name. But he was my first cousin. May he rest in peace. I miss you joey!!!😪😪😪

[@Parkwaymania]

It's Ron Dante's voice but the singer in the video is Joey Cord. Ron Dante recorded the vocals on record but didn't tour with the band.

[@renodavid]

Thanks, I was wondering! He happened to appear on the Breakfast With The Beatles radio show this morning.

[@Exotic3000]

Thanks for the info! ❤

[@tracyhartigan1601]

My name just happens to be Tracy… was not aware of this song until one of my best friends sang it to me.."……. X gotta love 💗 Pauline xxx

[@post11tracy1]

I was born in 1969, too! One of my dearest friends (RIP) bought me this song in my mid twenties as I never heard it or knew there was a song, Tracy. I always think of her when I hear it. I miss her so.

[@timippolito1182]

Sounds like your Friend passed young. Sorry..

[@craigreid790]

My first love was a girl called Tracey. This song always has a special place in my heart.

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

Hi school , ❤and I know a gal named Traci , when I see her I sing it to her. She giggles😅

[@pegfosnaugh7271]

I just love this song! It’s bouncy and carefree and makes me happy every time I hear it. 1969 was a great year😍

[@JohnEglick-pl1sb]

A radical year , NAM S HAMBURGER HILL BATTLE 5/69 , AND ME LOST AN UNCLE MID3/68 IN NAM 2WKS B-4 MY 11TH BDAY .

[@TWayneD1020]

Fantastic ❤!! Rod Dante also lead singer for The Archie's !! Thank you so much!!

[@tracyeakins2271]

I was born in 1963 and I never knew there was a song named Tracy see until a couple of weeks ago and I finally watched it today. I was griping to a coworker that there's a lot of songs out there with girls names on it and I never had one and then she sent me this I couldn't believe it is so funny. I wish I would have known about it or would have rubbed it into my husband and made him play it for me all the time before he passed away a few years ago darn it. 😄 🤣

[@traceykumer]

My favourite😊😊😊 I was 6 when this song came out.

[@bennyadler5882]

Never surprised whenever I see the name Ron Dante as a lead singer on anything as great. Not aware of the connection with Rupert Holmes, (Timothy, The Bouys). Ron also a very down to earth person.

[@lensquires6580]

One of my favorite songs from July of 1969. I'm glad it brings so many happy memories! Mine too! ❤❤❤❤

[@JEFF9K]

Wonderful song. Fun to play and sing.

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

Epic pure Bubblegum sensibility, harmonies, driving rhythm and fabulous brass BRITISH BUBBLEGUM in the wake of American bubblegum and utterly forgotten fab HIT from 1969

[@dennisowen4410]

Named our daughter born in 1973 after this song I always liked. The name fits her perfect. Blond hair, blue eyes and most of all a great heart.

[@tracybrott3464]

I was named after this song and I'm blond with blue eyes and a great heart! Very cool.

[@abook_addict]

omg me too, my mom named me for this song, born in 73 and I have blond hair blue eyes.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

Ron Dante is still out there and looks and sounds great

[@roberthente8265]

spectrumlocalb191 Just saw him last week.

[@stacyzgleszewski2762]

That's not Ron Dante singing, is he playing keyboards back there

[@susigilmartin1702]

Ron Dante will forever look great and sound great! The guy is ageless!

[@pcno2832]

@@stacyzgleszewski2762 I noticed that the "singer" didn't look like Ron Dante, but I'd always heard that it was his voice on this record. There are not cords on the guitars, so the guy might well have been miming.

[@renarga6886]

@@stacyzgleszewski2762 yes, but he is the one who wrote the song.

[@knavekid]

As a kid, the very first album I purchased with my own money was Tracy by The Cufflinks on Compact Cassette, to play on my Mayfair 714 cassette player. I don't know how I just remembered the model number. I thought, "What a great band!". Many years later I learned the true story of this album and the amazing Ron Dante. It's funny to see this mimed video of the song.

[@tracyhsierra70]

Wasn't named after this song but was born in 1970. I would listen to it on an 8-track that was in my stepdad's car played it over and over and still listen to it after all it's my name. I even know the lyrics to it

[@georgelewko3416]

Just a taste of the greatest era of music. 1967- 1974

[@venderstrat]

1971 was an amazing year.

[@katherineowens3570]

I remember being on a long road trip and this song was on the radio. Now, watching Ally McBeal and Tracey Ullman. I ❤ my name! Tracey with a "E"! Please!

[@rascal211]

Your name looks to be Katherine.

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

A Sad twist, this song came exactly the time my friend was killed in a car accident, I was sixteen at the time (Fall of 1969). Life is strange at times. Still a great song just what it reminds me is a little sad because I always think of the accident when I hear it.

[@lukehallinan9966]

Played this and When Julie Comes Round and the B sides endlessly- the great Smile Sally Ann 😃

[@tracyovery7743]

My song. Special memories, and I have the single thanks to my dad.

[@tracytilinmckendell5575]

Me too, I have the 45 somewhere…

[@leavingitblank9363]

_Lyrics:_ Tracy, when I'm with you Something you do Bounces me off the ceiling Tracy, day after day When you're this way I get a lovin' feeling Come with me Don't say no Hold me close Tracy never let go Tracy, your gonna be Happy with me I'll build a world around you Filled with love everywhere And when you're there You'll be so glad I found you Come with me Don't say no (please don't say no) Hold me close (and hold me close) Tracy, never, never, ever let me go

[@evilclowntra]

Loved this Song my whole life. . .

[@stevenprice8253]

Pure bubblegum. Pure joy.

[@LLcoolDel]

If i was Ron.Dante back then i would want people to know it was ME who did Sugar Sugar and Tracy.

[@tracyd693]

Aww, one of my favorites. And my first name!

[@jamesmcartney1337]

Great wee song

[@JohnBobRoger]

This song was played on the radio in Canada frequently and I happened to be a Tot hangin out with Mom by the radio....later, I ended up dating 3 Tracys and married one of them.....At the same time there was a sitcom in Canada at the time called "The Trouble with Tracy"......Love this song....! TY Upload!

[@h8421127]

my very first record i bought, love it, happy days, wish i had a time machine....

[@W42PZ]

Mine too!

[@michaelcollins8845]

Still listening in 2022

[@richardranke7878]

Whenever I see my friend Tracy I always feel like playing this song.

[@atp1962]

. Dante was the sole multi-voiced singer on the original recording, but once the song charted, a group was created, comprised of Pat Rizzo (saxaphone), Rick Dimino (keyboards), Bob Gill (trumpet/flugelhorn/flute), Dave Lavender (guitar), Andrew Junior Denno (bass), Joe Cord (vocals) and Danny Valentine (drums).

[@Strongsong]

The American Tony Burrows. But that is not Ron Dante here.

[@gordonreed2736]

Great history thanks for the info

[@jtifflezmarie]

@@Strongsong Yeah it's Joe Cord. Dante had already signed a solo contract with The Archie's and couldn't tour with The Cufflinks

[@svm3690]

いい曲☺️🎶

[@AustriaGermany]

great song good memories

[@joany8787]

I,m only 22 seconds into this song and I already know that it kicks ass.but I already knew that before it started because I’ve,heard it a Thousand times already.you got to love this grove.It,s the got the feel,the beat,the vibe ,the lyrics.it,s just got to be in the top 10 list of one hit wonders of all time.

[@karencarbone2603]

This was my first 45 I had as a child! Such wonderful childhood memories!

[@W42PZ]

Mine too!

[@GGG-sd9ei]

This reminds me of bell bottoms and mini skirts. I love this sing!

[@rwt3209]

absolutely! Me too!

[@claremartin6774]

First single I ever purchased, and I have never forgotten. Just love those cufflinks.

[@waynejones4594]

It's one of those songs you just have to keep listening to, absolutely brilliant.

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 10/20/24 in Austin, Tx! Great song and awesome singer! Seniors were great in ‘68! I’m 75 and still rockin to the ‘60s today🥳🎶

[@shippy555]

Yay! At last, the mono mix. Reverb and compression back in! Most of the other uploads on YT are the stereo mix and it sounds thin and lifeless. Thanks for uploading this proper/original mix of it.

[@tracie3890]

I’m so glad this cheerful song was “born” the same year I was 😋

[@garysimms6412]

a very nice tune that brings joy to my heart

[@gordonreed2736]

Alright Ron Dante perfect

[@glensalt7460]

Proper music how it should be .

[@rottyangel770]

Too awesome for words alone!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

This song holds a special meaning or me. My younger sister and I were 14 months apart. When we were kids, we had the 45 and we'd sing this together. Her name was Tracey and she felt special she had a song named after her. Fast forward many decades, she and her husband were hospitalized and died of Covid in 2020 just as everything was shutting down. Her spouse died a few days before her. When I got the call from the doctor saying she had passed, this was the first song that came to my mind. They were inseparable and I envisioned him taking her hand saying, "Come with me, don't say no, Tracy never, ever let me go." She would not have wanted to live without the love of her life.

[@Honey_Moon_Delight]

Great decade😊❤

[@militzaadrid9467]

...he has a cute vouce, I l9ve this song.

[@glennscannell8802]

Brings back memories!

[@northnsouth6813]

The singer did all the vocals and the "ghost" group put together after the record started to chart.

[@paulroddis7522]

Guys do you realise how good you were ! When Julie comes around came on the radio recently I LOVED it great sound great happy music

[@edberger4679]

What a great song!

[@paulchristman2456]

Great audio. Thanks ! I love the resonance and full-bodied sound quality. Other postings of this pop gem sound flat and dull.

[@tmh565]

What a great song! Fun to play and always get people singing along. Thanks for sharing!

[@honest4sure]

Simple, good tune, upbeat, fun, all missing in 2019

[@traceydelehanty734]

Love song mom brought first record was that my name is tracy

[@ercaysalih5433]

I love this from 1969 that was my first year at my old house in bounds green 1968.2010

[@tracypriest4386]

Love this only as my name sake really 😊 Tracy

[@TM-fv2kg]

Yes!!! My song....

[@ronwhitehouse23]

Lovely unpretentious pop music at it's best.

[@drstevie]

brill.

[@karencosta5589]

You're right this IS NOT RON DANTE!!! it is my 1st cousin singing this song , Joey Cord . RIP JOEY .. 😪😪😪

[@billk9856]

Didn't Ron Dante sing the the lead vocal on the record?

[@michaelcollins8845]

Essential nostalgic music

[@denisclarke9474]

I see the hat but where are the cufflinks?. Seriously though a lovely memory and ive never ever seen this video before. Thanks for this.

[@tracyjackson3851]

My name Tracy never heard before 😍😍😍😍

[@jackwsanta1793]

shout out to the cuz!!!!!!!!!

[@kennethjones9324]

God bless the girls........!!!!!!!!

[@ILoveMusicfromthesonwards]

Lead singer Ron Dante is actually the keyboard player in this clip...

[@manuelcastillo_q1027]

I beg to differ. That's not Ron Dante on keyboard.

[@carlosa.sanchez896]

Love this song, greatest bubble gum love ballad ever, IMO. I was a beginner trumpet player when it came out and it took me 2 years to be able to hit those notes. I know there's a trombone in that recording, not on this stage for lip (or horn syncing). A deep toned baritone sax can come close to sounding like a trombone but not that tenor sax the guy's playing.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

My Mom and Dad would take us to Wildwood N.J yes the one that Bobby Rydell sings about and while my brother,Sisters, My Mom and Dad and myself would be on the amusements on Hunts Pier this song was just blasting out over the whole boardwalk.

[@tracycarmichael5825]

L

[@traceyhill9235]

Same however I was born in the 70s

[@tractordave9300]

I didn't know John Belusi was lead singer on this song,Dam

[@brotherthor8699]

I love to sing this song to young karaoke crowds.

[@gailbird100]

I named my first daughter after this song. Tracy.

[@GiulioMa]

Bellissima.

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Bravo🎸🥁🎶

[@cosmicvinyl2937]

Fabricated or not I love Bubblegum Rock! My first record as a little kid was Kasenetz-Katz Super Circus on Buddah Records! BG Rock was written by some of the best songwriters of the time including Ron Dante, Andy Kim, Jeff Barry and Neil Diamond! These fellas also wrote many songs for The Monkees ( unfortunately in the beginning another “fake” band) Tracy is just another great Pop Song! So good to hear again! Gonna pull out my vinyl and spin it! Peace ☮️✌️👽🤘☮️

[@margueritefischer3835]

I love Ron Dante!

[@stoneblue1795]

I miss Tracy.

[@seansawyer580]

Me and my wife saw the Cufflinks at a Camp site about 10 years ago. Only three of the guys were together, but we had a great time

[@MaryDavidson911]

Hey that’s not the singer that’s actually on this particular recording. Absolutely the guy portrayed in this video singing is not the one singing with the audio track.

[@birdsfan57]

Still have the 45...

[@eddiemiller8834]

Hit Record Tracy was written by pocras & Vance. performed by the cufflinks. Native New Yorker joey cord was the lead singer After Ron Dante left the group. Both have similar vocal Ranges & Very talented performers. check out joey cord A celebration on KZbin.

[@princesskitu]

My Japanese boyfriend learned the words of this song just so he could sing it to me...I hate my name but love this song.

[@stacyzgleszewski2762]

Lol

[@bunnyblue111]

Fantastic 💜

[@arober9758]

Amazing!!!

[@kamengekkou6569]

とちぎ発!旅好き!