'Build Me Up Buttercup' was covered by David Johansen Group in the Apparently the song was a favourite of hers. In memory of murdered school girl Amanda Dowler. The sales of the CD went to the Milly's Fund. In 2003, Colin Young recorded an updated version of the song backedīy a choir of policemen from the Surrey police force. It was quickly certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over a million US copies. It was also a #2 hit in the United Kingdom. It hit #1 on the Cash Box singles chart and #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1969. Young had replaced Clem Curtis during 1968 and this was the first Foundations hit on which he sang. ' Build Me Up Buttercup' is a song written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, and released by The Foundations in 1968 with Colin Young singing lead vocals. There are some really good battles going on! The other blogs participating in the Battle of the Bands are posting different battles (different songs), So once you’re done voting and commenting on my battle, take a moment to visit the other participants and vote & comment on their battles. The Battles take place on or around the 1st and 15th of each month, and the results will be posted on or around the 7th and 21st. I’ll tally the votes and post the results in another post 6 days later.

Here’s how it works: I’ll be posting two versions of the same song and after you give a listen to each, place your vote for your favorite and reason for the way you voted in the comments section.

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