I'm Walking Out On You
| "I'm Walking Out On You" | ||||
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| Single by Ruben Wright | ||||
| B-side | "Hey Girl" | |||
| Released | 1966 | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Label | Capitol 5588 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ruben Wright | |||
| Producer(s) |
Marvin Holtz Arranged by: | |||
| Ruben Wright singles chronology | ||||
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I'm Walking Out On You was an R&B Top 30 hit for Philadelphia singer Ruben Wright. It was released on the Capitol label in 1966. Wright was formerly a member of the doo wop group The Capris.
Background
Wright had been with Philadelphia doo wop group The Capris in the 1950s. He was the composer of their single "God Only Knows".[1][2]
In February 1966, "I'm Walking Out On You" was released backed with "Hey Girl". Both sides were composed by Wright.[3] This single was one of five singles Wright had released on the Capitol label.[4][5]
Chart action
By May the 7th 1966 "I'm Walking Out On You" was holding its second week in the Baltimore Top 40.[6] By May 14th, it had made the National R&B Top 40, and was at no 37.[7] The June 18 edition of Billboard reported his single as a Regional Breakout in New York.[8] Its progress in the R&B Charts was good with the single, spending 6 weeks in the charts, having made it to no 29 on the week ending June 11th.[9]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 50 - 51
- ↑ Discogs - The Capris (2) – God Only Knows
- ↑ 45Cat - Record Details, Artist: Ruben Wright, Catalogue: 5588
- ↑ Classic Urban Harmony - Echoes of the Past, Issue #97, Philadelphia’s Original Capris by Charlie Horner
With contributions from Pamela Horner, Article pages 6 to 7 - ↑ 45Cat - Ruben Wright - Discography
- ↑ Billboard, May 7, 1966 - Page 16 Top Sellers In Top Markets, Baltimore
- ↑ Billboard, May 14, 1966 - Page 35 TOP SELLING R&B SINGLES
- ↑ Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 42 Breakout Singles, * Regional Breakouts
- ↑ Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 29 Rhythm & Blues, Top Selling R&B Singles