

Also in 1968 it was covered by the Greek group The Idols with lyrics by Nikos Mastorakis, becoming their most successful song. Children's entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram covered it on their 1995 album Let's Dance!'. The album signals the return of bubblegum pop. In 1968 French singer Claude François also had a major hit with it under the French title "Jacques a Dit". 1910 Fruitgum Company releases its first single, Simon Says. For their last album, 1969’s HARD RIDE, the band did an about-face by producing a trippy, hard-rock collection replete with biker imagery on. In Italy the song was covered by the group Giuliano e i Notturni with the title "Il ballo di Simone", and charted No.3 on the Italian hit parade. This short-lived band specialized in transcendent pop melodies with very simple lyrics that hearkened to childhood games and expressions-1-2-3 Red Light, Simple Simon, Indian Giver, etc. It also was the title track on the first album by the 1910 Fruitgum Company. It was also a hit in the UK, where it reached No.2 on the singles chart. It was also covered by Tater Totz, Jeremy US1, The Hollywood Youngsters, The Fantastics US1 and other artists. Simon Says (LP, Album, Stereo)Buddah Records: SBDL 55.006: Italy. Song duration does not appear on the label or cover but is taken from the USA release - 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says. Hot 100 in January 1968, rising to No.4 on the chart. The 1910 Fruitgum Company originally released 1, 2, 3, Red Light written by Sal Trimachi and Bobbi Trimachi and The 1910 Fruitgum Company released it on the single 1, 2, 3, Red Light in 1968. The name of the group on the front and back cover is 1910 Fruit Gum Co. Floyd Marcus Frank Jeckell Joey Levine Mark Gutkowski Pat Karwan Steve Mortkowitz. Produced by Jerry Kasenetz, Jeffry Katz, and Chiprut, the single was issued by Buddah Records and entered the U.S. The 1910 Fruitgum Company Top Songs Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography. The song was based on the children's game " Simon Says". Jeffry Katz, Jerry Kasenetz, Elliot Chiprut Quick facts: "Simon Says", Single by 1910 Fruitgum Company.
