In 1967, the band was signed to bubblegum label Buddah Records, where they released five LPs under their own name and a variety of singles, as well as "appearing" on the bubblegum concept LP The Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus, which sounded suspiciously like the usual Buddah studio band, in spite of its promotion as a "bubblegum superjam".
Their first hit, "Simon Says", was panned by the band members, but Jeckell persuaded the band to record it. In the process they changed the beat and patterned the song after "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs. "Simon Says" soon became a chart-topping hit. Some, but not all, of the band's tracks were performed by studio musicians. The band started touring, opening for major acts such as The Beach Boys. They followed on to release the hits "1-2-3 Red Light", "Indian Giver", "Goody, Goody Gumdrops" and "May I Take a Giant Step".
Eventually, the group members were replaced by the producers of Super K, and the musicians that appear on the 1910 Fruitgum Company's final two albums, Indian Giver and Hard Ride, are completely different bands. Hard Ride is in fact a complete departure from the bubblegum sound, and represented an attempt to conquer the FM radio market, with hippie, blues, and psychedelic elements over lengthy tracks.
The band's most recent appearance was on the Bubble Gum Rock Special.
The seminal punk rock group Ramones cited 1910 Fruitgum Company as a fundamental influence on their music. They covered their song "Indian Giver".
1910 Fruitgum Company's song "1-2-3 Red Light" was frequently covered by the Rhode Island School of Design band The Artistics, which would later mutate into the seminal new wave band Talking Heads.
Special Delivery
1910 Fruitgum Company Lyrics
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I got your lovin' every day
Just like you know you should
You keep it coming, coming my way
yeah yeah yeah
Ain't never felt so fine
It's for sure, tell you
That you're up on the top one of a kind
Special delivery, you give your love to me
Who got the love I need
Baby, it's you and I know for sure
You know the way to please
And when I need it you got the cure
Let me tell you now
Ain't no lie, tell you that I
Ain't never felt so fine
It's for sure, tell you
That you're up on the top one of a kind
You bring your love to me, special delivery
Special delivery, you give your love to me
All right, up on the top, one of a kind
You bring your love to me, special delivery
Special delivery, you give your love to me
You bring your love to me, special delivery
Special delivery, you give your love to me
The lyrics to "Special Delivery" by 1910 Fruitgum Company express the joy and gratitude the singer feels towards their partner for the love that they provide every day. The singer emphasizes that their partner gives them the love they need and knows how to please them. The repetition of "special delivery" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this love is a unique and special gift that they receive from their significant other.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has never felt so good or fine before, which could mean that they have either never experienced this kind of love before, or that they have not felt this way in a long time. Nevertheless, they express both surprise and gratitude for having found someone who has such a positive impact on their life.
Overall, the song sends a positive message about the power of love to transform one's life for the better. It conveys the happiness and contentment that can come from being in a loving relationship and highlights the importance of giving and receiving love in its purest form.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes me feel so good
The source of my happiness
I got your lovin' every day
I receive your affection regularly
Just like you know you should
As you are supposed to do
You keep it coming, coming my way
You continue to show love to me
yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement and joy
Ain't never felt so fine
I have never felt better
It's for sure, tell you
Without a doubt, I can say
That you're up on the top one of a kind
You are the best and unique
You bring your love to me, special delivery
You show me love in a unique and special way
Special delivery, you give your love to me
You show me love in a unique and special way
Who got the love I need
Who has the affection that I require
Baby, it's you and I know for sure
You are the one I need, and I am confident about it
You know the way to please
You know how to make me happy
And when I need it you got the cure
You have the remedy for my needs
Let me tell you now
Allow me to state
Ain't no lie, tell you that I
It is the truth; I must admit that
All right, up on the top, one of a kind
Great! You are the best and unique
You bring your love to me, special delivery
You show me love in a unique and special way
Special delivery, you give your love to me
You show me love in a unique and special way
You bring your love to me, special delivery
You show me love in a unique and special way
Special delivery, you give your love to me
You show me love in a unique and special way
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Written by: BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM
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