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"Along Comes Mary" is a song composed by Tandyn Almer, originally recorded by American sunshine pop band the Association. [7] It was the group's first hit, released in March 1966 as the lead single prior to their debut album, And Then... Along Comes the Association, which appeared in July. [8]
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May 6, 2024 · Who wrote and composed “Along Comes Mary”? “Along Comes Mary” was written by Tandyn Almer, an American songwriter known for his contributions to the 1960s music scene. The song was originally performed by The Association, an influential pop rock band of that era.
Tandyn Douglas Almer (July 30, 1942 – January 8, 2013) was an American songwriter, musician, and record producer who wrote the 1966 song "Along Comes Mary" for the Association. He also wrote, co-wrote, and produced numerous other songs performed by artists such as the Beach Boys, the Purple Gang, the Garden Club
- According to rock historian Dominic Priore, "Along Comes Mary" originally appeared on a album of demo songs by Almer, one of two such collections he had recorded for the Davon Music publishing company.
- "Along Comes Mary" and its seeming drug reference were so controversial that some radio stations were reluctant to play the Association's single, according to rock historian Fred Bronson.
- The Association recorded "Along Comes Mary" for an obscure label called Valiant Records. After it became a hit, Warner Bros. actually bought the label in March 1967 for more than $1 million - at the time, a fabulous sum - mostly to acquire The Association's contract.
- One of Almer's biggest fans was composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. During one of the latter's famed Young People's Concerts, he illustrated a musical concept called the Dorian mode by performing a sample of "Along Comes Mary" on the piano.
Jul 20, 2024 · While there has been speculation regarding the true meaning behind the song, it has long been rumored that “Along Comes Mary” is a thinly veiled reference to marijuana. Tandyn Almer, the songwriter, was known to be a pot advocate and the inventor of the Tandyn Slave-Master, a water pipe.
Feb 19, 2013 · The songwriter, Tandyn Almer, died last month. He was 70 years old. On the line to tell us his story is Parke Puterbaugh. He's a former editor at Rolling Stone, and he struck up a phone...
Jul 24, 2022 · “Along Comes Mary” soon vaulted to No. 7 on the famed “Billboard” charts, leading to the group’s first album deal. The record’s B side led off with “Cherish,” a devotional slow dance classic written by band member Terry Kirkman that nabbed the No. 1 slot on “Billboard” late in 1966.
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