B.T. Puppy Records Explained

B.T. Puppy Records was an American record label formed in New York City in 1963 by Bright Tunes Productions, a music publishing and production company established by vocal group The Tokens.^[1]

Background

Initially set up to release the Tokens' own recordings, it had its greatest successes with another vocal group, The Happenings, whose hits included "See You in September" (1966) and "I Got Rhythm" (1967).^{[2] [3]} Other musicians who recorded for the label included Beverly Warren, Lollipop Tree, and The Del-Satins. The label continued to release singles until 1970, and albums until 1972.^{[4] [5]}

History

In 1969, Canadian group The Scene had a top 20 hit on the Canadian charts with "Hands of the Clock".^{[6] [7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: B.T. Puppy - Biography - 45cat.
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/night-time-music-the-bt-puppy-story-mw0000559375 Richie Unterberger, Review of The B.T. Puppy Story, Allmusic
3. http://www.bsnpubs.com/nyc/btpuppy/btpuppy.html Mike Callahan, David Edwards, and Patrice Eyries, "B.T. Puppy Album Discography", BSN Publications
4. http://www.globaldogproductions.info/b/bt-puppy.html 45 Discography for BT Puppy Records, Global Dog Productions
5. http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/btpuppy.htm BT Puppy Discography, SoulfulKindaMusic
6. citizenfreak.com (© Museum of Canadian Music) - Life - ST
7. RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 10 Canadian Content Chart
8. RPM Weekly, Volume 11 No. 15 Week of June 9th, 1969 - Page 11 RPM100