# Think Summer

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1969 single by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye

"Think Summer" Single by Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye B-side "You Do" Released June 1969 Studio RCA's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California Genre Pop easy listening Length 2:15 Label RCA Victor Records Songwriters Paul Evans Paul Parnes Producer Jim 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](/source/Paul_Evans_(musician)) and Paul Parnes. It was most notably performed by [Ed Ames](/source/Ed_Ames) and [Marilyn Maye](/source/Marilyn_Maye), whose duet of the song was released as a single in the summer of 1969 by [RCA Victor Records](/source/RCA_Victor_Records). It made chart appearances on US adult-oriented charts.

## Background and release

American singer [Ed Ames](/source/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](/source/Marilyn_Maye), like Ames, was also an [RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Victor) recording star and had success with Broadway [show tunes](/source/Show_tunes) "[Cabaret](/source/Cabaret_(Cabaret_song))" and "[Step to the Rear](/source/Step_to_the_Rear_(1967_song))" 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](/source/Paul_Evans_(musician)) and Paul Parnes who provided Maye her previous 1968 hit "Feelin'".[4] The single was produced by [Jim Foglesong](/source/Jim_Foglesong) and arranged by [Perry Botkin Jr.](/source/Perry_Botkin_Jr.).[5]

## Critical reception

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Cashbox Positive (Pick of the Week)[3] Record World Positive (Sleeper of the Week)[6]

The single received a positive critical reception upon its release. *[Cashbox](/source/Cashbox_(magazine))* 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](/source/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](/source/Adult_Contemporary_(chart)) chart in the issue date July 19, 1969, reaching number 17 during an eight-week run on it.[4] It entered the *[Record World](/source/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 Listening[4] 17 US Record World Top-Non Rock[7] Chart (1970) Peak position US Billboard Easy Listening[4] 38 US Record World Top-Non Rock[7]

## Release history

Release history and formats for "Think Summer" Region Date Format Label Ref. United States June 1969 7 inch single RCA Victor Records [4] Canada [8] United States May 1970 [4] Canada [9] New Zealand July 1970 [10]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Hot100_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Hot100_1-1) Whitburn, Joel (2002). [*Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002*](https://archive.org/details/joelwhitburnstop00whitbur/page/16/mode/2up). Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. p. 16. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0898201551](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0898201551). Retrieved May 14, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Miller, Deb. ["15 Questions in 15 Minutes with the legendary Marilyn Maye"](https://dctheaterarts.org/2021/05/03/15-questions-in-15-minutes-with-the-legendary-marilyn-maye/). *DC Theater Arts*. Retrieved 4 June 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cashbox_Review_3-2) Albert, George (July 5, 1969). ["Record Reviews: *Cashbox Picks of the Week*"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/60s/1969/Cash-Box-1969-07-05.pdf) (PDF). *[Cashbox](/source/Cash_Box)*. Vol. XXX, no. 49. p. 36. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-EasyListening_4-6) Whitburn, Joel (2007). [*Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006*](https://archive.org/details/joelwhitburnpres0000whit/page/10/mode/2up). Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-89820-169-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-89820-169-7). Retrieved May 14, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_5-0)** Maye, Ames (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". *[RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Records)*. 47-9751.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Review_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Review_6-1) ["Record World Singles Reviews: "Sleeper of the Week""](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/69/RW-1969-07-12.pdf) (PDF). *[Record World](/source/Record_World)*. Vol. 24, no. 1152. July 12, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Record_World_Chart_7-2) ["Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/69/RW-1969-08-30.pdf) (PDF). *[Record World](/source/Record_World)*. Vol. 24, no. 1159. August 30, 1969. p. 41. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_Canada_8-0)** Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (June 1969). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". *[RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Records)*. 47-9751.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_Canada2_9-0)** Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (May 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". *[RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Records)*. 47-9843.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Liner_Notes_New_Zealand_10-0)** Ed Ames, Marilyn Maye (July 1970). ""Think Summer"/"You Do" (7" single Information)". *[RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Records)*. Manufactured By – RCA of New Zealand. 47-9843.

v t e Ed Ames Discography Studio albums Opening Night with Ed Ames (1964) The Ed Ames Album (1964) It's a Man's World (1965) My Kind of Songs (1965) More I Cannot Wish You (1966) My Cup Runneth Over (1967) Time, Time (1967) When the Snow Is on the Roses (1967) Who Will Answer? (1968) Sings Apologize (1968) The Hits of Broadway and Hollywood (1968) A Time for Living, a Time for Hope (1969) The Windmills of Your Mind (1969) Love of the Common People (1969) Sing Away the World (1970) Sings the Songs of Bacharach and David (1971) Ed Ames (1972) Remembers Jim Reeves (1972) Songs from "Lost Horizon" and Themes from Other Movies (1972) Compilation albums The Best of Ed Ames (1969) The Very Best of Ed Ames (2001) Singles "Before I Kiss the World Goodbye" "Try to Remember" "My Cup Runneth Over" "Time, Time" "Timeless Love" "When the Snow Is on the Roses" "Who Will Answer?" "Apologize" "All My Love's Laughter" "Kiss Her Now" "Changing, Changing" "Son of a Travelin' Man" "Think Summer" "Leave Them a Flower" "A Thing Called Love" "Three Good Reasons" "Chippewa Town" "And I Love You So" "Distant Drums" "Lost Horizon" "Butterflies Are Free"

v t e Marilyn Maye Discography Studio albums Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye (1965) The Lamp Is Low (1966) A Taste of "Sherry!" (1967) Step to the Rear (1967) The Happiest Sound in Town (1968) Marilyn Maye, Girl Singer (1970) Live albums The Second of Maye (1966) Singles "Cabaret" "Sherry!" "Step to the Rear" "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" "Think Summer"

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