"Juke Box Jive", by English band

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, was the lead single from their second album ''

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''. As with their two previous singles, it was written by the songwriting team of Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington and produced by Bickerton. The single reached number 3 in the UK charts. "Juke Box Jive" was one of the four demonstration recordings recorded by session musicians and singers in October 1973 which led to the formation of the Rubettes - the others being "

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", " Tonight" and "Sugar Candy Kisses" (which became a hit for

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). The UK single featured non-album-track "When You're Falling in Love" as the b-side, while other markets featured "Forever" (from the band's debut album '' Wear It's 'At'') as the b-side.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Later Uses

* Cover versions project

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featured a version of "Juke Box Jive" on ''Top of the Pops, Volume 42'' released in December 1974.

References

1975 singles The Rubettes songs Songs written by Wayne Bickerton 1975 songs Songs written by Tony Waddington (songwriter) {{1970s-single-stub