Build Me Up Buttercup

"Build Me Up Buttercup" is a song written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, and released by The Foundations in 1968 with Colin Young singing lead vocals. Young had replaced Clem Curtis during 1968 and this was the first Foundations hit on which he sang.

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Build Me Up Buttercup (WORD)
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It hit #1 on the Cash Box Top 100and #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1969. It was also a #2 hit in the United Kingdom. It was quickly certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over a million US copies. (Wikipedia)

Songs Event Songbook Festival Songbook 1960's 11chord The Foundations Mike d'Abo Tony Macaulay Colin Young motown bubblegum pop BUG Jam 01/14 BUG Jam 01/17 BUG Jam 01/18 BUG Jam 01/19 BUG Jam 01/20 BUG Jam 11/21 BUG Jam 02/02/22

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