The 1910 Fruitgum Company ® virtually exploded onto the National charts in 1968 with the first single release, "SIMON SAYS". The song quickly moved up the charts to become a # 2 record on the national charts and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom. The 1910 Fruitgum Company followed up this initial success with another smash hit, "1-2-3 RED LIGHT". The group’s next hit record, "INDIAN GIVER" became The 1910 Fruitgum Company’s third Gold record. Other releases to follow included, "MAY I TAKE A GIANT STEP", “SPECIAL DELIVERY”, “THE TRAIN”, “WHEN WE GET MARRIED” and “REFLECTIONS IN THE LOOKING GLASS”. Several other songs created a virtual treasure chest of albums!
The 1910 Fruitgum Company is an American bubblegum pop group from the 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Linden, NJ. They are best known for their hits like "Simon Says", “123 Red Light” and “Indian Giver” which all reached gold record status. The band's music was produced by Jerry Kasenetz and Jeffry Katz, who also produced other successful bubblegum pop groups.
The group's original members included Floyd Marcus, whose uncle was a very prominent songwriter who penned “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood" for the British pop group The Animals, as well as “Till Then” for the Mills brothers and several more hit songs.
Mick Mansueto, co owner of the group, has fronted the act for 28 years and although the band's popularity peaked in the late 1960s, they continue to perform with the energy and excitement that brings audiences to their feet.
The 1910 Fruitgum Company's music style has been characterized by its catchy, upbeat melodies and simple lyrics, which fit the typical bubblegum pop genre. Their songs often featured songs that were upbeat and were popular among the young audiences.
Today, Mick, Floyd and the band perform some of the best songs of the sixties and early seventies along with the groups hit records
You do not want to miss this show when it comes to your town.
JOE
MICK
PAUL
FLOYD
JOE
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The 1910 Fruitgum Company is an act you do not want to miss. Nostalgia and good times are at every show!
MARK
