The Arbors


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American pop group formed in 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Group members included 2 sets of brothers, Tom and Scott Herrick and Ed and Fred Farran. The group started off playing local shows in Michigan before moving to New York. They recorded a single for Mercury Records which garnered little attention, but their next single, A Symphony for Susan (recorded for Carney Records), was reissued nationally on Columbia Records subsidiary, Date Records and hit #51 on the US chart; they followed with the singles Just Let it Happen and Graduation Day (US #59). In 1968, they recorded the song Valley of the Dolls, which was not used in the movie of the same name, but which was released at the same time; it was overshadowed by the title song from the movie. They bounced back with a 1969 version of The Letter, which had been a hit two years before for The Box Tops. Afterward, they began writing and playing music for commercials, and continued to do so for some thirty years thereafter.

ALBUMS


Keith (2) / The Arbors
You'll Come Running Back To Me / So Nice (Summer Samba)
2020, 7", Single, Ltd, Oldays Records, ,
Bossanova
The Arbors
Symphonies For Susan
2007, CD, Comp, Rev-Ola
The Arbors
The Very Best Of
1998, CD, Comp, Taragon Records
The Arbors
So Fine
1978, LP, Album, Not On Label, ,
Vocal/Disco/Lounge
The Arbors
The Arbors
1977
Arbors*
A Symphony For Susan / I Can't Quit Her
1973, ,
Pop Rock
Bob Bowker* & The Arbors
I've Got Seattle / When You're Friendly
1971, 7", Promo, United Air Lines
Various, Aorta, The Arbors, The Cryin' Shames*
Something Special: New Sounds From The Navy
1970, LP, Album, Comp, Smplr, Not On Label
The Arbors
Okalona River Bottom Band
1970
The Arbors
I Can't Quit Her / For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her
1969, 7", Single, RE, Date
The Arbors
Graduation Day / The Letter
1969, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Folk Rock
The Arbors
Touch Me / Motet-Overture
1969, ,
Pop Rock
The Arbors
I Can't Quit Her
1969, ,
Soft Rock
The Arbors
The Letter
1969, ,
Psychedelic Rock
The Arbors
Featuring: I Can't Quit Her - The Letter
1969
The Arbors
Valley Of The Dolls
1968, 7", EP, CBS
The Arbors
That's The Way It Is / Graduation Day
1967
The Arbors
The Arbors Sing Valley Of The Dolls
1967
The Arbors
Graduation Day
1967, ,
Pop Rock
The Arbors
A Love For All Seasons / With You Girl
1967, ,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock
The Arbors
Valley Of The Dolls
1967, ,
Pop Rock/Soft Rock
The Arbors
A Symphony For Susan
1966
The Arbors
Just Let It Happen
1966
The Arbors
A Symphony For Susan
1966
The Arbors
The Arbors
1962,
The Arbors
Open A New Window
7", Single, Promo, Yel, Columbia
The Arbors
Anybody Here For Love

APPEARANCES +


The Airmen Of Note
"...With A Little Help From Our Friends"
1972, LP, Album, Not On Label (United States Air Force Self-Released), ,
Big Band
The United States Air Force Band*
The United States Air Force Presents Serenade In Blue
9xLP, Comp + Box, The United States Air Force
Various
夜遊びに疲れてしまった
2021, CD, Album, Comp, Boo, Oldays Records
Various
Best Of Pied Piper Days Vol. 2
2017, CD, Comp, Sony Records Int'l, ,
Soft Rock
Various
Best Of Pied Piper Days Vol. 2
2017, CDr, Comp, Mono, Promo, Smplr, Sony Records Int'l, ,
Soft Rock
Various
It's A Sunshine Day: A Soft Pop Collection
2014, CDr, Comp, Promo, WFMU
Various
Bubbling Under Volume 2
2013, CD, Comp, Rare Rockin' Records,
Bob Stroud
Rock 'n Roll Roots, Volume Ten
2008, CD, Comp, Ltd, SRO Productions, Inc., ,
Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Soul/Psychedelic Rock
Various
Brisa Brasileira
2001
Various
Ad Bouman's Goud Van Oud (66 Original Singles)
1997, 3xCD, Comp, Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock/Soft Rock/Surf/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Disco
Various
Sunshine Days Pop Classics Of The 60's Volume 1
1997, CD, Comp, Varèse Sarabande, ,
Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Various
The Melody Goes On - Soft Rock Volume 3
1995, CD, Comp, Mono, M&M Records (13), ,
Ballad/Soft Rock/Vocal/Bubblegum
Various
Rock Artifacts Volume 4
1991, CD, Comp, Columbia, Legacy
Various
Rock Artifacts Volume 2
1991, ,
Folk Rock/Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Various
Rock Artifacts Volume 1
1991, ,
Folk Rock/Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Various
Mellow Sixties
1988
Various
Love Explosion
1981, LP, Comp, Opus/Columbia
Various
40 Great Folk Songs
1974
Various
Exitos De Ayer - Vol IV
1973, LP, Comp, CBS,
Various
Exitos De Ayer Vol. II
1972, LP, Comp, CBS
Various
Top Of The Rock
1970, ,
Folk Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Classic Rock/Soul
Various
Somethin' Else Again
1970, ,
Folk Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock/Soul/Folk
Various
24 Happening Hits
1969, LP, Comp, Mono, Ltd, CBS Special Products
Various
24 Solid Hits By 24 Original Stars
1969, LP, Comp, Majestic (7), Majestic (7), ,
Classic Rock/Pop Rock
Various
Melodia Soul Vol. 4
1969, LP, Comp, CBS,
Various
A Bouquet Of Stars II = 69 זר כוכבים
1969, 2xLP, Comp, CBS,
Various
The Hit Heard 'Round The World - June 30, 1969
1969, LP, Comp, Mono, The Hit Heard Round The World, The United States Army
Various
Rock's Greatest Hits
1969
Various
The In Sound Presented By The United States Army For Broadcast Week Of July 3, 1967
1967, LP, Comp, Promo, Not On Label, Not On Label
Various
Top Pops #238
1967, LP, Transcription, Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library
Various
Música "Mod" Exclusivos Vía Aérea
1967, LP, Comp, Promo, CBS, ,
Vocal/Rock & Roll/Chanson
Various
The Now Sound!
LP, Comp, Columbia Special Products,
Various
Getting It All Together!
LP, Comp, Columbia Special Products
Various
Musical Annual
4xLP, Comp + Box, Columbia Special Products, Columbia Special Products, Crystal Corporation, Crystal Corporation, ,
Soul/Classic Rock/Contemporary/Ballad/Rocksteady
Various
The Groovy Sounds
LP, Comp, Columbia,
Various
Somebody To Love Rock Artifacts Vol. II
CD, Comp, Promo, Sony
U.S. Navy Band
Something Special 3
LP, Promo, United States Navy
Various
The Sweet Harmony Collection
CD, Comp, Heartland Music, EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets,
Various
Fading Yellow Volume 13 Lazy Days (US '60s Popsike & Other Delights)
2011, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Flower Machine Records
Various
Lost Sixties Delights Vol. 6
2010, CDr, Comp, Unofficial, U-Spaces
Various
PopCycles Vol2
2004, CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Think Big, ,
Pop Rock/Beat/Psychedelic Rock
Various
Jeffrey Glenn's Lost Jukebox Vol. 5
CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label
Various
Lost Jukebox Vol. 22 (The David Bash Selection Part 2)
CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label
Various
Lost Jukebox Vol. 37
CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label