The Peppermint Rainbow
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The Peppermint Rainbow were an American
sunshine pop
group
from Baltimore, Maryland
. They formed in 1967 under the name New York Times, playing to local gigs
in the mid-Atlantic states before changing their name to The Peppermint Rainbow in 1968. They were signed to Decca Records
at the behest of Cass Elliot
, who saw them play and sang with them on-stage when they performed a medley of The Mamas & the Papas
tunes.
Under Decca the group was produced
by Paul Leka
; their first single
"Walking in Different Circles" b/w "Pink Lemonade" did not chart
. Their second single, "Will You Be Staying After Sunday", reached #32 on the Hot 100 on 3 May 1969, selling over one million copies and receiving a gold disc
. Their third release, "Don't Wake Me Up in the Morning, Michael", hit #54 the same year. Their LP, Will You Be Staying After Sunday, barely missed the Top 100 of the album
charts, peaking at #106, and in 1970 the band split up.
The group made an appearance on the 2 May 1969 episode of the The Generation Gap
television quiz show.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sunshine pop
Sunshine pop
Sunshine pop is a subgenre of pop music originating in the United States, mainly the state of California, in the mid-1960s. Sunshine pop, by nature, is cheerful and upbeat music which is characterised by warm sounds, prominent vocal harmonies, as well as sophisticated productions...
group
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. They formed in 1967 under the name New York Times, playing to local gigs
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
in the mid-Atlantic states before changing their name to The Peppermint Rainbow in 1968. They were signed to Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
at the behest of Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot , born Ellen Naomi Cohen and also known as Mama Cass, was an American singer and member of The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. Elliot was found dead in her room in London, England, from an apparent heart attack after two weeks of sold-out...
, who saw them play and sang with them on-stage when they performed a medley of The Mamas & the Papas
The Mamas & the Papas
The Mamas & the Papas were a Canadian/American vocal group of the 1960s . The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968 with a short reunion in 1971, releasing five albums and 11 Top 40 hit singles...
tunes.
Under Decca the group was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Paul Leka
Paul Leka
Paul Leka was an American songwriter, pianist, arranger, and orchestrator, most notable for his writing associations with the 1960s hits "Green Tambourine" and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", the latter of which has become a standard song at sporting events.-Life and career:Born in Bridgeport,...
; their first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Walking in Different Circles" b/w "Pink Lemonade" did not chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
. Their second single, "Will You Be Staying After Sunday", reached #32 on the Hot 100 on 3 May 1969, selling over one million copies and receiving a gold disc
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
. Their third release, "Don't Wake Me Up in the Morning, Michael", hit #54 the same year. Their LP, Will You Be Staying After Sunday, barely missed the Top 100 of the album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
charts, peaking at #106, and in 1970 the band split up.
The group made an appearance on the 2 May 1969 episode of the The Generation Gap
The Generation Gap
The Generation Gap was a primetime American game show that aired from February 7 to May 23, 1969 on ABC. It was originally hosted by Dennis Wholey for the first ten episodes, after which he was replaced by Jack Barry. Fred Foy announced during the entire run....
television quiz show.
Members
- Bonnie Lamdin - vocals
- Pat Lamdin - vocals
- Doug Lewis - guitar
- Anton Corey - percussion
- Skip Harris (deceased) - bass