Peaches 'N' Cream (The Ikettes song)

Last updated
"Peaches 'N' Cream"
Ikettes-peaches-n-cream.jpg
Single by The Ikettes
from the album Soul The Hits
B-side "The Biggest Players"
ReleasedFebruary 1965 [1]
Genre Pop, Soul
Length2:15
Label Modern Records
Songwriter(s) Steve Venet and Tommy Boyce
Producer(s) Steve Venet
The Ikettes singles chronology
"Camel Walk"
(1964)		"Peaches 'N' Cream"
(1965)		"(He's Gonna Be) Fine, Fine, Fine"
(1965)

"Peaches 'N' Cream" is a song written by Steve Venet and Tommy Boyce, originally released by The Ikettes on Modern Records in 1965. It became the first Billboard Top 40 single for The Ikettes since their debut "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)" in 1961. [2]

Contents

Overview

"Peaches 'N' Cream" is the second single from the Ikettes debut album Soul The Hits. Unlike their previous releases which were written and produced by Ike Turner, "Peaches 'N' Cream" was written by Steve Venet and Tommy Boyce; produced by Venet. The record was released on the newly revived Modern Records in February 1965. [1] The single peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 28 on the R&B chart. [2] It was the best-selling R&B record for Modern in 1965. [3] By the time the album was released in 1966, the Ikettes (Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, and Jessie Smith) had left the Ike & Tina Turner Revue and became The Mirettes. [4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Record World Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [5]

Cash Box (March 13, 1965):

Looks as if the Ikettes will have no trouble in reaching the charts with this latest Modern entry called "Peaches 'N' Cream." The side is a rollicking, hard-driving pop-r&b handclapper about a lucky lass who hooks up with the right guy. The flip, "The Biggest Players," is a low-down, shufflin' affair which details the rules of the romance-game. Also merits a close look. [6]

Montreal DJ Ruby Jane described "Peaches 'N' Cream" on WeFunk Radio as "a boisterous romp of a '60s R&B tune about the joys and perils of young love... It could be called schoolyard soul, with girls in pigtails chanting it as they play Double Dutch. The harmonica playfully echoes the line peaches and cream, and the throaty ah, ah, ah at the top of the chorus is delivered with a raucous enthusiasm that shouts at you to get on the dance floor. This is one of those girl-group anthems that’s fun and rowdy and fills you with sweet, sweet joy." [7]

Chart performance

Chart (1965)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [8] 36
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles [9] 28
US Cash Box Top 100 [10] 52
US Cash Box Top 50 R&B [11] 7
US Record World 100 Top Pops [12] 34
US Record World Top 40 R&B [13] 10

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ike & Tina Turner</span> American musical duo

Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo consisting of husband and wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner's band the Kings of Rhythm and backing vocalists called the Ikettes. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue was regarded as "one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Modern Records</span> Defunct American record label

Modern Records was an American record company and label formed in 1945 in Los Angeles by the Bihari brothers. Modern's artists included Etta James, Joe Houston, Little Richard, Ike & Tina Turner and John Lee Hooker. The label released some of the most influential blues and R&B records of the 1940s and 1950s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Want to Take You Higher</span>

"I Want to Take You Higher" is a song by the soul/rock/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, the B-side to their Top 30 hit "Stand!". Unlike most of the other tracks on the Stand! album, "I Want to Take You Higher" is not a message song; instead, it is simply dedicated to music and the feeling one gets from music. Like nearly all of Sly & the Family Stone's songs, Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart was credited as the sole songwriter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Ikettes</span> American backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue

The Ikettes, originally The Artettes, were a trio of female backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Despite their origins, the Ikettes became successful artists in their own right. In the 1960s they had hits such as "I'm Blue " and "Peaches 'N' Cream". In 2017, Billboard ranked "I'm Blue " No. 63 on its list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Fool in Love</span> 1960 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"A Fool in Love" is the debut single by Ike & Tina Turner. It was released on Sue Records in 1960. The song is Tina Turner's first professional release although she had been recording with Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm since 1958. It was the first national hit record for bandleader Ike Turner since the number-one R&B hit "Rocket 88" in 1951, for which he did not receive proper credit.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">It's Gonna Work Out Fine</span> 1961 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" is a song written by Rose Marie McCoy and Joe Seneca. It was originally released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1961 as a single from their album Dynamite! (1962). The record is noted for being their first Grammy nominated song and their second million-selling single after "A Fool In Love".

<i>River Deep – Mountain High</i> (album) 1966 studio album by Ike & Tina Turner

River Deep – Mountain High is a studio album by Ike & Tina Turner. It was originally released by London Records in the UK in 1966, and later A&M Records in the US in 1969. In 2017, Pitchfork ranked it at No. 40 on their list of the 200 Best Albums of the 1960s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ike & Tina Turner discography</span> Cataloging of published recordings by Ike & Tina Turner

This article contains information about albums and singles released by the American musical duo Ike & Tina Turner.

<i>Workin Together</i> 1970 studio album by Ike & Tina Turner

Workin' Together is a studio album released by Ike & Tina Turner on Liberty Records on November 9, 1970. This was their second album with Liberty and their most successful studio album. The album contains their Grammy Award-winning single "Proud Mary."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Idolize You</span> 1960 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"I Idolize You" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1960 as the second single from their debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)</span> 1961 single by The Ikettes

"I'm Blue " is a song written by Ike Turner and recorded by Ike & Tina Turner's backing trio The Ikettes in 1961. In 2017, Billboard ranked the song No. 63 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.

Robbie Montgomery is an American singer and restaurateur. She is noted for being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the 1960s. After her tenure as an Ikette, she was a member of the Mirettes, and then became a "Night Tripper" for Dr. John. In the 1970s, Montgomery was a backing vocalist for acts such as Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, and Joe Cocker. She later created the Sweetie Pie's franchise, and starred in the award-winning reality series Welcome to Sweetie Pie's.

<i>Ike & Tina Turner Revue Live</i> 1964 live album by Ike & Tina Turner

Ike & Tina Turner Revue Live is the first live album by Ike & Tina Turner released on Kent Records in 1964.

<i>Soul the Hits</i> 1966 studio album by The Ikettes

Soul The Hits is the debut album by American girl group the Ikettes, released on Modern Records in 1966.

<i>(G)Old & New</i> 1974 studio album by The Ikettes

(G)Old & New is a studio album by American girl group the Ikettes, released on United Artists in 1974. The Ikettes were backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. (G)Old & New is their second and final studio album, containing new songs and different version of previously released tracks such as their hit "I'm Blue " which featured Tina Turner singing background vocals.

The Mirettes were a female vocal trio composed of former members of the Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.

The Sharpees were an American R&B group based in St. Louis. The group originated from a band led by guitarist and bandleader Benny Sharp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jessie Smith (singer)</span> American R&B vocalist (1941–2021)

Jessie Smith was an American R&B vocalist. She began her career singing with musician Benny Sharp, recording as Little Miss Jessie, and became best known as one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She later sang backing vocals for various artists, including Dr. John, Paul Williams, Al Kooper, José Feliciano, and Leon Ware.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm Gonna Do All I Can (to Do Right by My Man)</span> 1969 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"I'm Gonna Do All I Can (To Do Right By My Man)" is a song written by Wayne Carson. It was released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on Minit Records in 1969.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm So Thankful</span> 1965 song by The Ikettes

"I'm So Thankful" is a song written by Marc Gordon and Frank Wilson, and released by The Ikettes on Modern Records in 1965. It was the fourth single from The Ikettes' debut album Soul The Hits, and became their second R&B hit of the year following "Peaches 'N' Cream."

References

  1. 1 2 "Top R&B Jockey's Pick-Of-The-Week" (PDF). Billboard. February 27, 1965. p. 45.
  2. 1 2 "Ikettes Chart History". Billboard.[ dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Best-Selling R&B Records for 1965" (PDF). Record World: 64. March 12, 1966.
  4. ↑ Cooperman, Jeannette (February 26, 2010). "A Conversation With Robbie Montgomery". St. Louis Magazine.
  5. ↑ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Record World: 10. March 13, 1965.
  6. ↑ "Record Reviews: Picks of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 10. March 13, 1965.
  7. ↑ Jane, Ruby (August 5, 2014). "Forgotten Treasures: The Ikettes 'Peaches "N" Cream' (1965)". WeFunk Radio: Music Is My Sanctuary.
  8. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. April 17, 1965. p. 24.
  9. ↑ "Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles" (PDF). Billboard. March 27, 1965. p. 16.
  10. ↑ "Cash Box Top 100" (PDF). Cash Box: 4. April 17, 1965.
  11. ↑ "Cash Box Top 50 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 16. April 10, 1965.
  12. ↑ "100 Top Pops" (PDF). Record World: 3. April 24, 1965.
  13. ↑ "Top 40 R&B" (PDF). Record World: 13. April 17, 1965.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.