In 1968, Filmation produced "The Archie Show", a Saturday morning cartoon based upon the Archie comics. Jeff Barry and Don Kirshner, two of the producers credited with the success of The Monkees, signed on to produce recordings to be "performed" by the Archies for the show. Aside from being featured in "song of the week" sequences on the TV show itself, there were also five Archies LPs released between 1968 and 1971, and several singles, including four Top 40 hits. The most successful of the Archies' hits was "Sugar, Sugar", a number-one Billboard Hot 100 hit which became the top-selling song of 1969. "Sugar, Sugar" remains the only number-one American pop hit by a fictitious group. The other three Archies hits were "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" (1968), "Jingle Jangle" (1970), and "Who's Your Baby?" (1971); their other singles include "Feelin' So Good" (1969), "Inside Out, Upside Down" (1969), and "Get on the Line" (1970). Many of the Archies' songs, including "Sugar, Sugar", were composed by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, and several songs were compositions The Monkees had turned down.
Ron Dante provided the male lead vocals for the Archies recordings, with Toni Wine, and later Donna Marie and Merle Miller, providing the female leads. "The Archie Show" remained on the air under various names and in various formats until 1978, although the Archies studio musical group ceased to make new commercial recordings after 1971.
A complete reissue of the Archies albums was released in 2016, containing 60 tracks. However, the only hit by them, "Sugar, Sugar," gets a significant number of listeners.
Yummy Yummy Yummy
The Archies Lyrics
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And I feel like a-lovin you
Love, you're such a sweet thing
Good enough to eat thing
And it's just a-what I'm gonna do
Ooh love to hold ya
Ooh love to kiss ya
Ooh love you're sweeter
Sweeter than sugar
Ooh love
I wont let you go
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
And as silly as it may seem
The lovin' that you re giving
Is what keeps me livin'
And your love is like peaches and cream
Kind-a like sugar
Kind-a like spices
Kind-a like, like what you do
Kind-a sounds funny
But your love honey
And honey, I love you
Ba, da, ba, da, da , da, da
Ba, da, da, da, da, da . . .
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
That your love can satisfy
Love, you're such a sweet thing
Good enough to eat thing
And sweet thing, that ain't no lie
I love to hold ya
I love to kiss ya
Ooh love, I love it so
Ooh love, you're sweeter
Sweeter than sugar
Ooh love, I wont let you go
Ba, da, ba, da, da , da, da
Ba, da, da, da, da, da . . .
Sweet thing, yummy yummy
Sweet thing
Sweet thing, yummy yummy
Sweet thing
The Archies' song "Yummy Yummy Yummy" is a playful love song that portrays love as a treat that is good enough to eat. The lyrics convey a sense of playfulness and light-heartedness, as the singer expresses his love for his significant other in an unconventional way. He sings about how he's got "love in my tummy" and how he "feels like a-lovin you," implying a strong desire for his lover. The use of food metaphors like "sweeter than sugar" and "your love is like peaches and cream" adds an element of innocent sensuality and infuses the song with a fun-loving quality.
The chorus, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy," is both catchy and childlike, making the song memorable and instantly recognizable. The verses continue to use playful and exaggerated metaphors to describe the singer's feelings of love, such as "Kind-a like sugar, kind-a like spices, kind-a like, like what you do." The song culminates in a repetition of "Sweet thing" and "yummy yummy" that further emphasizes the playful and innocent nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
I feel an overwhelming sense of love that I can physically feel in my stomach
And I feel like a-lovin you
I want to express my love by showing affection towards you
Love, you're such a sweet thing
My love for you is endearing and enjoyable
Good enough to eat thing
My love for you is comparable to something that is delicious to eat
And it's just a-what I'm gonna do
I will act on my feelings and show you how much I love you
Ooh love to hold ya
I feel comfort and adoration when I hold you
Ooh love to kiss ya
I find great pleasure in showing my affections towards you through kisses
Ooh love I love it so
My adoration for you is intense
Ooh love you're sweeter
You are more enjoyable and heart-warming than anything else in my life
Sweeter than sugar
You are the most enjoyable thing in my life, comparable to the deliciousness of sugar
Ooh love
I am overwhelmed with affection and love for you
I wont let you go
I will always hold onto my love for you
And as silly as it may seem
Although it may seem foolish or ridiculous
The lovin' that you're giving
The love you give to me
Is what keeps me livin'
Is what makes life worth living
And your love is like peaches and cream
Your love is comforting and enjoyable, like the taste of peaches and cream
Kind-a like sugar
My love for you is comparable to the sweetness of sugar
Kind-a like spices
My love for you is comparable to the flavorful quality of spices
Kind-a like, like what you do
My love for you is similar to the enjoyable experiences you provide
Kind-a sounds funny
It may sound humorous or silly
But your love honey
Your love is endearing and sweet
And honey, I love you
I love you with all my heart
That your love can satisfy
Your love can fulfill my emotional and physical needs
And sweet thing, that ain't no lie
My love for you is truthful and sincere
Sweet thing, yummy yummy
My love for you is sweet and enjoyable
Sweet thing
You are my sweet and beloved partner
Sweet thing, yummy yummy
My love for you is sweet and enjoyable
Sweet thing
You are my sweet and beloved partner
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@janeleekeller
@@lisalovessummertime8453
That's Great 😊.
Please offer Her My Best Wishes. 🕯️
🥳🎉.
I was 75 this past December.
Hope She's Happy and Doing as well as I am.
JaneLee
3/1/22
10:03 PM
PS, I have a Daughter, Born April 6th 1976,
a Son, Born November 25th 1977,
and a Son, Born June 29th 1981 🙂.
2 Grandchildren - a Grandson 21,
and a Granddaughter who just turned 5.
@janeleekeller
@@lisalovessummertime8453
I think it's wonderful that you have such a Big Family. I envy you.
My Mother's Mother was from England and was one of 13. Only 2 came Here.
She was, as are you, one of 5.
I was,to my dismay, an only child 😟.
It must be very rewarding to have 21 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
Wondering if Everyone lives in Minnesota ?
It's been Very nice Chatting with you Lisa 🙂.
Thank you,
JaneLee
3/2/22
@Shadowwolf7774
I have not heard this song in 53 years. Made my day.
@thebluemax8906
same here
Same here
@lottalowgren2867
Mine too
@monolith_g
Lemme see carry the one and…yep shadow wolf 7774 is correct. They have not heard this song in 53 years
@RICHBLACKCOCK
@@monolith_g I remember this song. 1968. I was 5. I thought THE OHIO EXPRESS were the ARCHIES!
@jesuschristsuperstar9821
Forgotten this song
@meykav
This is my 2-year-olds favorite song!! I think he was in the 60s in a past life 😂 he loves all 60s music!
@prettythings3
That young man must be a real rocker at heart.
@Autorin_Selbstverlegerin
Same here😂
@dariowestern
He's getting a good start into popular music! Good on him. :-)