Kind of a Drag

The Buckinghams

About Kind of a Drag

"Kind of a Drag" is a song written by Jim Holvay and recorded by the Buckinghams. It was the title track of their debut LP. The single reached number one on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in February 1967, becoming the first #1 single within the new calendar year and remaining in the top position for two weeks. It was the first of the band's three Top 10 hits in 1967, including five total Top 40 hits for that year. The songwriter, Jim Holvay, was Chicago-based and had been performing with a group called The Mob (Chicago band). The song spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and was awarded a gold disc. The co-producers of "Kind of a Drag" were the band's first personal manager Carl Bonafede and big band leader Dan Belloc', owner of the Holiday Ballroom in Chicago. The arranger of the horn sound was Frank Tesinsky. The engineer at the first recording sessions held at Chess Records in Chicago was Ron Malo. The final mixed recording of "Kind of a Drag" was by chief engineer Ron Malo. The producers Dan Belloc and Carl Bonafede wanted to speed up the tempo of the final release. Ron Malo had the ability to increase the tempo of the recording without changing the key. According to lead guitar player Carl Giammarese, Ron Malo was able to keep "Kind of a Drag" in the key of G after increasing the tempo. Following this, the band's debut album, also entitled Kind of a Drag, was released and featured the band's early recordings. 


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1998
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Kind of a drag
When your baby don't love you
Kind of a drag
When you know she's been untrue

Oh oh, listen to what I've gotta to say
Girl, I still love you
I'll always love you
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Kind of a drag
When your baby says goodbye
Kind of a drag 
When you feel like you want to cry

Oh oh girl, even though you make me feel blue
I still love you
I'll always love you
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Oh, listen to what I've gotta say
Girl, I still love you
I'll always love you
Anyway, anyway, anyway

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The Buckinghams

The Buckinghams are an American Sunshine Pop band from Chicago, Illinois. They formed in 1966, and went on to become one of the top selling acts of 1967. The band dissolved in 1970, but reformed in 1980 and as of 2011[update] they continue to tour throughout the United States. more »

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Written by: JIMMY HOLVAY

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Kind of a Drag" is a classic hit single by the American pop band, The Buckinghams.
Chart Success
This song, released in 1966, was the band’s first major hit. It topped Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 and stayed there for two weeks.
Production and Composition
The song was written and produced by Jim Holvay, a former member of the band The Mob.
Use of Horns
"Kind of a Drag" was one of the early songs to feature a notable use of horns. This significant instrumental feature influenced the styles of many bands in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Teen Love Theme
The song carries a theme that was quite common in the 60s, teenage love, with lyrics expressing sorrow over a girl who has found another boy.
Pivotal Track
The success of "Kind of a Drag" was a turning point for The Buckinghams, after which they released a sequence of hits including "Don't You Care," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Hey Baby."
Debut Album
"Kind of a Drag" is also the title song of The Buckinghams' debut album, which was released by USA Records in 1967.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists and groups have since covered the song, including Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Now People, and Tommy Roe.
Song Recognition
In 2016, "Kind of a Drag" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognising its influential contribution to the music industry.
Radio Play Frequency
Even decades after its release, "Kind of a Drag" continues to receive substantial radio airplay, particularly on classic rock and oldies stations.

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