Paul & the Patients cover of The Archies “Sugar Sugar”
I have been a big fan of The Archies and their classic 1969 hit “Sugar Sugar” ever since I heard it in the 1995 American film, Now and Then. I think my favourite part of the film was when Devon Sawa asked Christina Ricci if he could kiss her. After this epic kiss, Christina Ricci threatens to beat Devon Sawa up if he told anyone. Anyhow, Paul & the Patients are a group for four guy from Brooklyn, NY. While they were preping and creating their To The Lions EP, which was released May 2009, they noticed an excess of songs that weren’t suited to be on their five song debut EP. Thus, rather than have their songs go to waste, it was decided that they would release the recorded tracks week-by-week on the band’s website. The tracks are all free for download.
For the track “Sugar Sugar” Paul Holmes explains:
“This is a cover of the old tune made famous by The Archies. I had to do it for a possible commercial job that didn’t go through so thought I might as well use it for something. As ridiculous as it is I do enjoy putting it on in the morning. It kinda puts me in a good mood… well not good, but not bad.“
I love the original “Sugar Sugar” track. I also love Paul & the Patients‘ rendition of it. Paul & the Patients keep the happy, upbeat tone of the song while putting their own electro spin on the song.
For more info on Paul & the Patients, check out their MySpace and their band website.
Paul and the Patients – Sugar Sugar
The Archies – Sugar Sugar
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