Jingle Jangle

The Archies

About Jingle Jangle

"Jingle Jangle" is a song written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim and performed by The Archies. It was produced by Jeff Barry. The single reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the U. S. Easy Listening chart in 1969. In January 1970, it went to number 1 for one week in Canada. The song appeared on the 1969 album, Jingle Jangle. In the television show Riverdale, based on the Archie Comics, Jingle-Jangle is introduced as a potent recreational drug. The Archies' version of the song is briefly heard in the episode "Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below".  


Year:
1999
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Sing me, sing me, sing me
Sing me, sing me baby
Ooooh ... ooooh

La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me, sing me)
La da da da da da da (sing the Jingle Jangle song)
La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me baby)
La da da da da da da

Ever since I met ya
I couldn't want ya better
I couldn't love you stronger if I tried
It's my true heart I'm showin'
Or my nose would be growin'
You know that it gets longer when I lie.
Singin'

La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me, sing me)
La da da da da da da (sing the Jingle Jangle song)
La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me baby)
La da da da da da da

Bein' kinda pretty
And down here in the city
Find it isn't easy to be smart.
When tryin' to untangle
The Jingle from the Jangle
It's easy if you listen with your heart.
Singin'

La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me, sing me)
La da da da da da da (sing the Jingle Jangle song)
La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me baby)
La da da da da da da

We'll make the winter springtime
And Jingle Jangle singtime
Right on through the summer and the fall
So darlin', don't be weepin'
And please don't you be sleepin'
When I come a-creepin' down the hall
To sing ya

La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me, sing me)
La da da da da da da (sing the Jingle Jangle song)
La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me baby)
La da da da da da da

Well, come on (well come on)
Baby get it together
Well, come on (well come on)
Ooooh, yeah yeah yeah, yeah
Well, come on (well come on)
Gotta get it together
Well, come on (well come on)
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!

La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me, sing me)
La da da da da da da (sing the Jingle Jangle song)
La da da da da da da (sing me, sing me baby)
La da da da da da da

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The Archies

The Archies are a garage band founded by Archie Andrews, Reggie Mantle, and Jughead Jones, a group of fictional adolescent characters of the Archie universe, in the context of the animated TV series, The Archie Show. The group is also known for their real world success, through a virtual band. more »

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Written by: JEFF BARRY, ANDY KIM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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25 facts about this song

Era Classification
"Jingle Jangle" was released by The Archies in the year 1969, making it a part of the golden era of pop music.
Chart Performance
Despite not being as successful as their first hit "Sugar, Sugar," "Jingle Jangle" still managed to reach No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusion
"Jingle Jangle" is the title track of The Archies' second studio album.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre classification of Bubblegum Pop—a type of pop music with an upbeat sound that was very popular from the late '60s to early '70s.
Animation Connection
The Archies were a virtual band, essentially a group of characters from the animated TV show "The Archie Show," and "Jingle Jangle" is featured within several episodes.
Songwriting Credits
The song was penned by the prolific duo Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. Both were heavily involved in the writing of music for The Archies.
Positive Reception
"Jingle Jangle" received a Gold certification from the RIAA in 1970, indicating strong sales performance.
Backing Vocals
The female backing vocals on "Jingle Jangle" were provided by Ron Dante, the lead singer, in a higher register, creating a full band effect.
Musical Style
Notably, "Jingle Jangle" shares the same simple, catchy, and upbeat musical style that made "Sugar, Sugar" a massive hit.
Sound Engineer
Their sound engineer, Mike Moran, was a contributor to the success of the songs with his tactic of layering multiple recordings on top of one another to produce a fuller sound. This was a common technique used in The Archies' songs, including "Jingle Jangle."
Music Genre
"Jingle Jangle" is classified as Bubblegum Pop, a genre popular during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Album Background
The song is a title track on "The Archies" second studio album, also named "Jingle Jangle". The album was released in 1969.
Chart Performance
"Jingle Jangle" reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Popular Creators
The song was written by popular hitmakers Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, known for numerous chart-topping songs.
Animation Connection
The Archies was a virtual band formed to provide a music outlet for the animated television series, "The Archie Show".
Record Label
The song was released under the Calendar Records label, which was a subsidiary of RCA.
The Archies Background
The Archies was a virtual band that included characters such as Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and Jughead. The vocals for the songs were performed by studio musicians, with Ron Dante providing the lead vocals.
Legacy
Despite their virtual nature, The Archies had significant success, with their biggest hit "Sugar, Sugar" topping the charts in 1969.
Cover Versions
"Jingle Jangle" was covered by various other artists including The Definitive Rock Chorale and The Partridge Family.
Music Video
The TV show's animation was often used for the music video of the song, with the fictional characters seen playing instruments.
Awards
Despite its success, the song did not win any significant awards or nominations.
Unique Features
The song features a catchy repetitive chorus, typical of the Bubblegum Pop genre.
Critical Reception
The song was well received by critics, often praised for its distinctive melody and upbeat rhythm.
Group Disbandment
Despite the success of "Jingle Jangle" and other songs, The Archies disbanded in 1973.
Vinyl Record
Like most music of its era, "Jingle Jangle" was originally released on a vinyl record format.

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