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Think Summer

"Think Summer" is a 1969 song written by Paul Evans and Paul Parnes. It was most notably performed by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye, whose duet of the song was released as a single in the summer of 1969 by RCA Victor Records. It made chart appearances on US adult-oriented charts.

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"Think Summer"
Single by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye
B-side"You Do"
ReleasedJune 1969
StudioRCA's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California
Genre
Length2:15
LabelRCA Victor Records
Songwriters
ProducerJim Foglesong
Ed Ames singles chronology
"Son of a Travelin' Man"
(1969) 		"Think Summer"
(1969) 		"Leave Them a Flower"
(1969)
Marilyn Maye singles chronology
"Sing Me a Tune"
(1969) 		"Think Summer"
(1969) 		"Jimmy"
(1969)

"Think Summer" is a 1969 song written by Paul Evans and Paul Parnes. It was most notably performed by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye, whose duet of the song was released as a single in the summer of 1969 by RCA Victor Records. It made chart appearances on US adult-oriented charts.

Background and release

American singer Ed Ames enjoyed pop and easy listening success in 1967 and 1968, charting several songs in the top-40 of charts, and had three number 1 songs.1 Marilyn Maye, like Ames, was also an RCA Victor recording star and had success with Broadway show tunes "Cabaret" and "Step to the Rear" during this time as well.2 RCA partnered up both singers for "Think Summer" and "You Do" in 1969, with critics noting the "sales" appeal of the single.3 The song was written by Paul Evans and Paul Parnes who provided Maye her previous 1968 hit "Feelin'".4 The single was produced by Jim Foglesong and arranged by Perry Botkin Jr..5

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CashboxPositive (Pick of the Week)3
Record WorldPositive (Sleeper of the Week)6

The single received a positive critical reception upon its release. Cashbox believed that it's an "Automatic easy listening and MOR magnetism is a solid start that can be counted on by this duet appearance by Ed Ames & Marilyn Maye." They stated that "The material's delightful lilt and summery approach could just prove the key to making the side an across-the-board hit."3 Record World put the single in its "Sleeper of the Week" section and said that Ames and Maye "on this new Evans-Parnes song" is a "pay-off idea to team these two".6

Chart performance

"Think Summer" became an easy listening succes while missing the pop charts.1 The single debuted on the Billboard Easy Listening chart in the issue date July 19, 1969, reaching number 17 during an eight-week run on it.4 It entered the Record World Top-Non Rock chart in the issue dated July 25, 1969, peaking at number 17 during an eight-week run as well.7 It was reissued in May 1970 under the catalogue number 47-9843 and recharted for three weeks, peaking at number 38 on both charts.4

Charts

Chart performance for "Think Summer"
Chart (1969) Peak
position
US Billboard Easy Listening4 17
US Record World Top-Non Rock7
Chart (1970) Peak
position
US Billboard Easy Listening4 38
US Record World Top-Non Rock7

Release history

Release history and formats for "Think Summer"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 1969
RCA Victor Records 4
Canada 8
United States May 1970 4
Canada 9
New Zealand July 1970 10
References

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. p. 16. ISBN 0898201551. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  2. Miller, Deb. "15 Questions in 15 Minutes with the legendary Marilyn Maye". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  3. Albert, George (July 5, 1969). "Record Reviews: Cashbox Picks of the Week" (PDF). Cashbox. Vol. XXX, no. 49. p. 36. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  5. Maye, Ames (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9751.
  6. "Record World Singles Reviews: "Sleeper of the Week"" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 24, no. 1152. July 12, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  7. "Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 24, no. 1159. August 30, 1969. p. 41. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  8. Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9751.
  9. Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (May 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. 47-9843.
  10. Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (July 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". RCA Victor. Manufactured By – RCA of New Zealand. 47-9843.