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The Stitch in Tyme
OriginCanada
GenresRock
Years active1960s
LabelsArc, Yorkville, Flick
SpinoffsSoma
Spinoff ofThe Continentals, The Untouchables
Past membersPinky Dauvin
Grant Fullerton
Donnie Morris
Bob Murphy
Bruce Wheaton
John Yorke

Stitch in Tyme was a popular Canadian band that was active in the 1960s. They made the charts a number of times and had success with their version of "Got to Get You into My Life".

Background

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The history of Stitch in Tyme can be traced back to the merging of The Continentals and The Untouchables who were two bands from Nova Scotia.[1][2]) The group was made up of Donnie Morris, Pinky Dauvin, Grant Fullerton, Bob Murphy, and John Yorke. They were signed to Arc Records by vice-president Bill Gilliland.[3]

In 1967, they were described by Elvira Capreese in RPM Weekly as one of the most financially successful bands in the Toronto sound era.[4] In addition to their level of popularity in Canada, they also played at the Expo 67.[5]

In Toronto, their equipment was handled by Akron Express.[6]

Career

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Early period

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The Continentals were a high school band from Amherst N.S that started out in 1962. The group was made up of Larry Rhindress on lead guitar, Bobby Ackles on rhythm guitar, Donnie Morris on bass and vocals, Victor (Pinky) Dauvin on drums and vocals, Bruce Wheaton on guitar and vocals and Louise Ormond on lead vocals.[7] The Untouchables were from the Parrsboro, N.S area and were around from 1963 to 1965. This band was made up of Bob Murphy on guitar and vocals, Grant Fullerton on guitar and vocals, John Yorke on bass and vocals and Philip Canning on drums.[8] It was reported by RPM Weekly in the 8 November 1965 issue that the local group was to soon record with the Arc label.[9] Both of the bands were struggling and at some stage there was a merge with Continentals members, Donnie Morris and Pinky Dauvin merging with Untouchables members, Bob Murphy, Grant Fullerton and John Yorke to form a group called Golden Earing.[10][11]

Signed to Arc Records

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They moved to Toronto and changed their name to Stitch in Tyme.[12]

In June 1966, the Stitch in Tyme released the single, "Dry Your Eyes" bw "Point of View" on Arc A 1133. Both sides were produced by T. DiMaria.[13]

Along with Dee and Lee and the Roulettes, the group was booked to appear at the Winter Sports Show at the Coliseum in Toronto which ran from 2 to 5 November.[14]

In late 1966, John Yorke left the band, and he was replaced by Bruce Wheaton who had been a member of The Continentals. It was around this time that Bill Gilland of Yorkville Records brought the band to the label.[15]

"Got to Get You into My Life"

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The group recorded their version of The Beatles' song "Got to Get You into My Life" in November 1966. Backed with "Dry Your Eyes", it was released on the Yorkville label.[16]

The early radio chart action happened on 17 December 1966 where it registered on CFUN in Vancouver. It also saw action at CHUM in Toronto on their December 12/66 chart.[17]

In her Big Scoop column for the week of 28 January, Elvira Capreese claimed that she had been told not to hype or review any singles in her column. However, she went against that instruction and said that the Stitch in Tyme version of "Got to Get You into My Life" was one of the best of its kind that she had heard in a long time. She also said that while it wasn't as good as the Beatles' version, it was still an excellent record and should be played at every radio station in Canada.[18] Also that week, the record had moved from No. 19 to No. 14 in the Canadian Hits chart.[19]

For the week of 4 February, the single debuted at No. 81 in the RPM 100 chart.[20] The record peaked at No. 3 on the Canadian Hits chart and held that position for an additional week.[21][22][23] The record also peaked at No. 36 on the RPM 100 chart for the week of 18 March.[24][25]

Other radio action for the single included getting to No. 28 on the C-Funtastic Fifty and No. 2 on the C-FUN All Canadian Top Ten in Vancouver. It went to No. 12 in Kitchener, Ontario, and No. 16 on CHUM in Toronto. The single was listed as the No. 21 song for the year 1967 on CFNB in Fredericton, New Brunswick.[26]

"New Dawn"

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The group released the single "New Dawn" bw "Don't Make Promises" on Yorkville YV-45011 in August 1967.[27]

For the week of 9 September, "New Dawn" was on the list at CHNS in Halifax, CJKL in Kirkland, CKPR in the Lakehead and CKNX in Wingham.[28] It debuted at No. 95 in the RPM 100 chart and No. 12 in the RPM Canadian Hits chart.[29][30] "New Dawn" peaked at No. 36 on the RPM 100 chart,[31][32] and at No. 3 on the RPM Canadian Hits chart for the week of 28 October.[33][34]

Further activities

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In early 1968, the group started Flick Entertainment Corporation, which was their own label and publishing company.[35]

It was reported by RPM Weekly in the 11 November 1968 issue that the group had not been on the record scene for some time, but they had been making money by doing personal appearances. They were also a sought-after group for television commercials. One was the "Hip Flip" which was a party game. The jingle was written by Stitch in Tyme members Grant Fullerton and Bob Murphy. The band also performed the music. The McConnell Eastman production was recorded at Hallmark studios.[36]

During that year with the creation of their own label and publisher, they tried to release their single, "Stop Wastin' Time". Because things weren't cleared with the Yorkville / ARC labels, they were threatened with legal action and the single was blocked from release.[37] However, it appears that the single managed to gain some popularity as it was a Top 30 hit in Fredericton.[38][39]

Break up

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The band broke up around the end of 1968. Grant Fullerton and Pinky Dauvin both joined the group Lighthouse.[40]

Other projects

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Bob Murphy went back to Nova Scotia and formed the country-rock band Soma with Bruce Wheaton and Donny Morris.[41] The group recorded the single "Train". It debuted at No. 98 in the RPM 100 Singles chart for the week of 27 March 1971.[42] It peaked at No. 54 for the week of 19 June.[43][44]

Later Bruce Wheaton formed the group Everyday People which was named after the Sly & the Family Stone song of the same name.[45] They had a hit in 1971 with "You Make Me Wonder",[46][47] and "Nova Scotia Home Blues",[48][49][50] in 1972 with "Feelin' Better Already"[51][52] and in 1973 with "To-Day I Feel Like Being Happy".[53]

Bob Murphy wrote and recorded the song "Don't Put the Blame on Me" which was credited to his band "Bob Murphy & Big Buffalo.[54] It was a hit on the RPM Country chart, peaking at No. 25 in March 1975.[55]

Members

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  • John Yorke - vocals, 12 string and rhythm guitar
  • Bruce Wheaton - guitar, vocals (replaced Yorke in late 1966)
  • Grant Fullerton: guitar, vocals
  • Bob Murphy - keyboards, leader vocals
  • Donnie Morris - bass, vocals
  • Pinky Dauvin - drums, vocals

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Later years

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In 1990 with the song "Got to Get You into My Life" appearing on compilations, there was a renewed interest in the band which led to them regrouping.[58] Having not performed together since their 1968 break up, They performed at The Toronto Rock Revival which was held at a venue called the Warehouse. The concert was released on a TV show titled The Boys Are Still in Town.[59][60]

Victor "Pinky" Dauvin died in Newmarket, Ontario in 2013.[61]

Discography

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  • The Stitch in Tyme - "Dry Your Eyes" / "Point of View" - Arc A 1133 - 1966
  • The Stitch in Tyme - "Got to Get You into My Life" / "Dry Your Eyes" - Yorkville YV-45001 - 1966
  • The Stitch in Tyme - "New Dawn" / "Don't Make Promises" (Instrumental) - York YV-45011 - 1967
  • The Stitch in Tyme - "Stop Wastin' Time" / "?" - Flick - 196? (single blocked from release)
  • The Stitch in Tyme, Terry Black - "Got to Get You into My Life" / "Little Liar" - Arc URM-9001 - 19??

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References

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  1. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Stitch In Tyme
  2. ^ Canadian Cult Classics channel, May 15, 2020 - The Stitch In Tyme - New Dawn (1967)
  3. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  4. ^ RPM Weekly, Week Ending April 15th. 1967 Volume 1, No. 1 - Page 6 Big Scoop by Elvira Capreese
  5. ^ Tantramar New Brunswick, Wed, Oct 9, 2024 - Victor "Pinky" Dauvin
  6. ^ RPM Weekly, Week Ending April 15th. 1967 Volume 1, No. 1 - Page 5 GIGMOBILE BUSINESS FLOURISHES
  7. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Continentals
  8. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Untouchables
  9. ^ RPM Weekly, Week of November 8th, 1965 - Page 4 on the air
  10. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Stitch In Tyme
  11. ^ Canadian Cult Classics channel, May 15, 2020 - The Stitch In Tyme - New Dawn (1967)
  12. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Stitch In Tyme
  13. ^ 45Cat - The Stitch In Tyme - Dry Your Eyes
  14. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week of Oct. 31st, 1966 Volume 6, No. 10 - Page 6 QT
  15. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  16. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  17. ^ Vancouver Signature Sounds - #1492: Got To Get You Into My Life by Stitch In Tyme
  18. '^ 'RPM Weekly, Week ending Jan. 28th. 1961 Volume 6, No. 22 - Page 6 Big Scoop by Elvira Capreese
  19. ^ RPM Weekly, Week ending Jan. 28th. 1961 Volume 6, No. 22 - Page 5 Canadian HITS, 14 19 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  20. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending February 4th. 1967 Volume 6, No. 23 - Page 5 RPM 100, This week • 81, 1 week ago ----, 2 weeks ago ----, GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  21. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending March 11th. 1967 Volume 7, No. 2 - Page 4 Canadian HITS, 3 4 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  22. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending March 18th. 1967 Volume 10, No. 3 - Page 4 Canadian HITS, 3 3 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  23. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending March 25th. 1967 Volume 1, No. 4 - Page 4 Canadian HITS, 7 3 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  24. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending March 18th. 1967 Volume 7, No. 3 - Page 5 RPM 100, This week 36, 1 week ago 41, 2 weeks ago 42, GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  25. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending March 25th. 1967 Volume 7, No. 4 - Page 5 RPM 100, This week 52, 1 week ago 36, 2 weeks ago 41, GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45001-D
  26. ^ Vancouver Signature Sounds - #1492: Got To Get You Into My Life by Stitch In Tyme
  27. ^ 45Cat - The Stitch In Tyme - New Dawn
  28. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8, No. 2 Week Ending September 9th, 1967 - Page 4 RADIO, HIT SPOTTERS, BETTY HUCKELL-CHNS-HALIFAX, N.S.; JACK JAY-CJKL-KIRKLAND LAKE, ONT; D.J. BURNS-CKPR-THE LAKEHEAD; MARTY ADLER-CKNX-WINGHAM, ONT
  29. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8, No. 2 Week Ending September 9th, 1967 - Page 5 RPM 100, This week 95, 1 week ago ----, 2 weeks ago ----, NEW DAWN Stich In Tyme-Yorkville-45011-D
  30. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8, No. 2 Week Ending September 9th, 1967 - Page 5 RPM CANADIAN HITS, 2 --- NEW DAWN Stich In Tyme-Yorkville-45011-D
  31. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8 No. 9 Week Ending October 28th. 1967 - Page 5 THE RPM 100, 36 39 56 New Dawn Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45012-D
  32. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8 No. 10 Week Ending November 4th. 1967 - Page 1 (front cover) THE RPM 100
  33. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8 No. 9 Week Ending October 28th. 1967 - Page 5 CANADIAN HITS, 3 4 NEW DAWN Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45012-D
  34. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Volume 8 No. 10 Week Ending November 4th. 1967 - Page 5 RPM CANADIAN HITS, 11 3 NEW DAWN Stitch In Tyme-Yorkville-45012-D
  35. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  36. ^ RPM Music Television Radio Film Records Theatre Weekly, Volume 10 No, 1 Week of November 11th. 1968 - Page 3 MUSIC
  37. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  38. ^ Vancouver Signature Sounds - #1492: Got To Get You Into My Life by Stitch In Tyme
  39. ^ Canadian Bands, April 11, 2022 - Stitch in Tyme
  40. ^ The Bash - Grant Fullerton, VIEW ALL
  41. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  42. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 6 March 27, 1971 - Page 9 RPM 100 SINGLES March 27, 1971, This week 98, 1 week ago ...., 2 weeks ago ...., TRAIN Soma-Aquarius-5010-K, MAPL
  43. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 18 June 19, 1971 - Page 9 RPM 100 SINGLES June 19, 1971 This week 54, 1 week ago 55, 2 weeks ago 58, TRAIN Soma-Aquarius-5010-K, MAPL
  44. ^ RPM weekly, Volume 15 No. 19 June 26, 1971 - Page 9 RPM 100 SINGLES June 26, 1971, This week 76, 1 week ago 54, 2 weeks ago 55, TRAIN Soma-Aquarius-5010-K, MAPL
  45. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - Everyday People
  46. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 14 No 20 & 21 1971 January 9, 1971 - Page 9 JAN 9 1971 HANDY PULL-OUT CHART, RPM 100 SINGLES, This week 60, 1 week ago 64, 2 weeks ago 75, YOU MAKE ME WONDER Everyday People-GRT-1233-01-T, MAPL
  47. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 14 No. 22 January 16, 1971 - Page 9 JAN 16, 1971 HANDY PULL-OUT CHART RPM 100 SINGLES, This week 61, 1 week ago 60, 2 weeks ago 64, YOU MAKE ME WONDER Everyday People-GRT-1233-01-T, MAPL
  48. ^ RPM weekly, Volume 14 No. 18 December 19, 1970 - Page 11 MOR PLAYLIST, NOVA SCOTIA HOME BLUES Everyday People (GRT) 1233-01(T)
  49. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 14 No. 19 December 26, 1970 - Page 7 MOR PLAYLIST, NOVA SCOTIA HOME BLUES Everyday People (GRT) 1233-01(T)
  50. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 14 No 20 & 21 1971 January 9, 1971 - Page 7 MOR PLAYLIST, NOVA SCOTIA HOME BLUES Everyday People (GRT) 1233-01(T)
  51. ^ RPM The Programmers Weekly, Volume 18 No. 3 September 2, 1972 - Page 2 EVERYDAY PEOPLE KICKS OFF TOUR
  52. ^ RPM The Programmers Weekly, Volume 18 No. 3 September 2, 1972 - Page 11 RPM 100 SINGLES September 2, 1972, This week 40, 1 week ago 40, 2 weeks ago 45 FEELIN' BETTER ALREADY Everyday People-GRT 1233 14-T
  53. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 19, No. 10 April 21, 1973 - Page 28 The Programmers Adult Contemporary Playlist, 81 85 TODAY I FEEL LIKE BEING HAPPY Everyday People/GRT 1233-16T
  54. ^ 45Cat - Bob Murphy And Big Buffalo - Don't Put The Blame On Me
  55. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 34 No. 4 March 22, 1975 - Page 26 RPM COUNTRY PLAYLIST, 31 25 (12), Bob Murphy & Big Buffalo Broadland BR 2107X-M
  56. ^ Museum of Canadian Music - Stitch in Tyme
  57. ^ RPM Music Weekly, Week Ending Jan. 14th, 1967 Volume 7, No. 20 - Page 2 SCENE IN THE VILLAGE by Francine Drubick
  58. ^ Canadian Bands, April 11, 2022 - Stitch in Tyme
  59. ^ Vancouver Signature Sounds - #1492: Got To Get You Into My Life by Stitch In Tyme
  60. ^ Canadian Bands, April 11, 2022 - Stitch in Tyme
  61. ^ Tantramar New Brunswick, Wed, Oct 9, 2024 - Victor "Pinky" Dauvin
  62. ^ 45Cat - The Stitch In Tyme - 7" Singles Discography
  63. ^ Nova Scotia Classic Rock - The Stitch In Tyme
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