Tracy

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About Tracy

"Tracy" is a song written by Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance, the title track of their debut LP. The single was released in 1969 by The Cuff Links and featured Ron Dante on vocals. Dante recalled recording the vocals for "Tracy" stating, "I put on a lead voice, doubled it a few times, and then put about 16, 18 backgrounds."The song spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 9, while reaching No. 5 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart, No. 4 on Record World's "100 Top Pops", No. 5 on the Cash Box Top 100, No. 1 on Canada's RPM 100, No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 4 on New Zealand's NZ Listener chart, and No. 9 on Australia's Go-Set chart. 


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2000
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Tracy, when I'm with you
Somethin' you do bounces me off the ceiling
Tracy, day after day
When you're this way, I get a lovin' feelin'

Come with me, don't say "no"
Hold me close, Tracy never let go

Tracy, you're 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"
Hold me close, Tracy, never, never, ever let me go

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Come with me, don't say "no"
Hold me close, Tracy, never, never, ever let me go

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Never let me go
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Tracy, never let me go

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The Cuff Links

The Cuff Links were an American rock/pop studio group from Staten Island, New York. The band had a U.S. No. 9 hit in 1969 with "Tracy", with rich harmonised vocals provided entirely by Ron Dante. The track was produced as part of a series of recording sessions – sometimes as many as six in a day – by Dante, with the songs released under a variety of band names. more »

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Written by: Lee Pockriss, Paul Vance

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10 facts about this song

Popularity Peak
"Tracy" by The Cuff Links reached No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. It also achieved significant chart success globally.
Lead Singer
The song "Tracy," credited to The Cuff Links, features the lead vocals of Ron Dante. Interesting to note, Dante was also the voice behind The Archies' hit "Sugar, Sugar."
Genre Classification
"Tracy" falls under the Bubblegum Pop genre, which was a highly popular music genre during the 1960s and 70s. This type of music is characterized by catchy tunes, simple lyrics, and upbeat rhythms.
Song Composition
The song was penned by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. This duo also composed many other hit songs during the 1960s, including "Catch a Falling Star" and "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini."
Album Information
"Tracy" is the title track from The Cuff Links’ debut studio album. This song set the tone for the album, which was full of similar light-hearted pop tunes.
Double-Duty Artist
Although Dante lent his vocals to The Cuff Links, he was not a formal member of the band. In fact, at the same time he was recording for The Cuff Links, he was also part of the cartoon band, The Archies.
Production Facts
The song "Tracy" is notable for its distinct layered vocals. This was achieved by Ron Dante overdubbing his own voice multiple times.
Pop Culture Impact
The song made a resurgence in popularity when it was included on the soundtrack for the 1997 movie “The Ice Storm.”
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Tracy" over the years, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity. These include Barry Manilow, who has often performed the song in his concerts.
Chart Success in Other Countries
In addition to its United States success, "Tracy" also reached No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart, and it climbed to the No. 2 spot on the Australian Go-Set chart. The song's global success underscores its wide appeal.

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