B.T. Puppy Records

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B.T. Puppy Records was an American record label formed in New York City in 1963 by Bright Tunes Productions, a music publishing and production company established by vocal group The Tokens.[1]

Background[edit]

Initially set up to release the Tokens' own recordings, it had its greatest successes with another vocal group, The Happenings, whose hits included "See You in September" (1966) and "I Got Rhythm" (1967).[2][3] Other musicians who recorded for the label included Beverly Warren, Lollipop Tree, and The Del-Satins. The label continued to release singles until 1970, and albums until 1972.[4][5]

History[edit]

In 1969, Canadian group The Scene had a top 20 hit on the Canadian charts with "Hands of the Clock".[6][7][8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "B.T. Puppy - Biography - 45cat".
  2. ^ Richie Unterberger, Review of The B.T. Puppy Story, Allmusic
  3. ^ Mike Callahan, David Edwards, and Patrice Eyries, "B.T. Puppy Album Discography", BSN Publications
  4. ^ 45 Discography for BT Puppy Records, Global Dog Productions. Retrieved 13 July 2015
  5. ^ BT Puppy Discography, SoulfulKindaMusic. Retrieved 13 July 2015
  6. ^ citizenfreak.com (© Museum of Canadian Music) - Life - ST
  7. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 10 Canadian Content Chart
  8. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 11 RPM100