Think Summer
| "Think Summer" | ||||
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| Single by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye | ||||
| B-side | "You Do" | |||
| Released | June 1969 | |||
| Studio | RCA's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California | |||
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| Length | 2:15 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor Records | |||
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| Producer | Jim Foglesong | |||
| Ed Ames singles chronology | ||||
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| Marilyn Maye singles chronology | ||||
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"Think Summer" is a 1969 song written by Paul Evans and Paul Parnes. It was most notably performed by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye, whose duet of the song was released as a single in the summer of 1969 by RCA Victor Records. It made chart appearances on US adult-oriented charts.
Background and release
American singer Ed Ames enjoyed pop and easy listening success in 1967 and 1968, charting several songs in the top-40 of charts, and had three number 1 songs.[1] Marilyn Maye, like Ames, was also an RCA Victor recording star and had success with Broadway show tunes "Cabaret" and "Step to the Rear" during this time as well.[2] RCA partnered up both singers for "Think Summer" and "You Do" in 1969, with critics noting the "sales" appeal of the single.[3] The song was written by Paul Evans and Paul Parnes who provided Maye her previous 1968 hit "Feelin'".[4] The single was produced by Jim Foglesong and arranged by Perry Botkin Jr..[5]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Cashbox | Positive (Pick of the Week)[3] |
| Record World | Positive (Sleeper of the Week)[6] |
The single received a positive critical reception upon its release. Cashbox believed that it's an "Automatic easy listening and MOR magnetism is a solid start that can be counted on by this duet appearance by Ed Ames & Marilyn Maye." They stated that "The material's delightful lilt and summery approach could just prove the key to making the side an across-the-board hit."[3] Record World put the single in its "Sleeper of the Week" section and said that Ames and Maye "on this new Evans-Parnes song" is a "pay-off idea to team these two".[6]
Chart performance
"Think Summer" became an easy listening succes while missing the pop charts.[1] The single debuted on the Billboard Easy Listening chart in the issue date July 19, 1969, reaching number 17 during an eight-week run on it.[4] It entered the Record World Top-Non Rock chart in the issue dated July 25, 1969, peaking at number 17 during an eight-week run as well.[7] It was reissued in May 1970 under the catalogue number 47-9843 and recharted for three weeks, peaking at number 38 on both charts.[4]
Charts
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Easy Listening[4] | 17 |
| US Record World Top-Non Rock[7] | |
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
| US Billboard Easy Listening[4] | 38 |
| US Record World Top-Non Rock[7] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | June 1969 | RCA Victor Records | [4] | |
| Canada | [8] | |||
| United States | May 1970 | [4] | ||
| Canada | [9] | |||
| New Zealand | July 1970 | [10] |
References
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. p. 16. ISBN 0898201551. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Deb. "15 Questions in 15 Minutes with the legendary Marilyn Maye". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Albert, George (July 5, 1969). "Record Reviews: Cashbox Picks of the Week" (PDF). Cashbox. Vol. XXX, no. 49. p. 36. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ^ Maye, Ames (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9751.
- ^ a b "Record World Singles Reviews: "Sleeper of the Week"" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 24, no. 1152. July 12, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ a b c "Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 24, no. 1159. August 30, 1969. p. 41. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9751.
- ^ Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (May 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9843.
- ^ Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (July 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. Manufactured By – RCA of New Zealand. 47-9843.