Don't Pull Your Love
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"Don't Pull Your Love" is the title of a song written by Brian Potter and Dennis Lambert. The song was originally recorded in 1971 by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
, reaching four on both the US Billboard Hot 100
and the Easy Listening chart .
in 1971. Their version was released on Atlantic Records in October 1971 and reached #36 on the Billboard R&B charts. The song can be found on a number of "best of" Sam & Dave collections that are currently available.
, recorded the song as a medley with "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
". This version went to number one on the Easy Listening charts and number twenty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100
. The medley also went to number four on the country chart .
, and released as his seventh single. It was the fourth and final single from his second album Spirit
and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
CD2
Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds was a 1970s AM soft rock trio from Los Angeles. The original members were Dan Hamilton , Joe Frank Carollo , and Tommy Reynolds , all of whom had previously played in The T-Bones, a 1960s band noted for the instrumental hit "No Matter What Shape ".The group first hit...
, reaching four on both the US Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and the Easy Listening chart .
Sam & Dave
The song was recorded by Sam & DaveSam & Dave
Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor voice was Samuel David Moore , and the baritone/tenor voice was Dave Prater .Sam & Dave are members of...
in 1971. Their version was released on Atlantic Records in October 1971 and reached #36 on the Billboard R&B charts. The song can be found on a number of "best of" Sam & Dave collections that are currently available.
Glen Campbell medley
In early 1976 Glen CampbellGlen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...
, recorded the song as a medley with "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" is the title of a doo-wop song written by John D. Loudermilk. It was first released in 1962 by Don Cherry, and again in 1967 by the group The Casinos on its album of the same name, becoming a #6 pop hit that year...
". This version went to number one on the Easy Listening charts and number twenty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The medley also went to number four on the country chart .
Chart performance
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 4 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 27 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
Canadian RPM Top Singles | 1 |
Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
Sean Maguire cover
In 1996, the song was covered by Sean MaguireSean Maguire
Sean Maguire is an English actor and singer, who rose to fame in 1988 when at the age of eleven he took on the role of "Tegs" Ratcliffe on the BBC children's drama Grange Hill, in which he remained until 1992...
, and released as his seventh single. It was the fourth and final single from his second album Spirit
Spirit (Sean Maguire album)
Spirit was the second album by Sean Maguire, released in June 1996. Maguire spend most of 1995 and the beginning of 1996 recording the album while simultaneously juggling his acting career in Dangerfield....
and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
Track listing
CD1- "Don't Pull Your Love"
- "Love By Candlelight"
- "Sean Interview"
CD2
- "Don't Pull Your Love"
- "Love By Candlelight"
- "The Sun Shines From You"