Sunday September 6, 2020 “Incense and Peppermints” Strawberry Alarm Clock
And the drummer is the lead singer...oh wait he is not actually the singer.
The singer was actually Greg Munford, a 16-year-old singer who was brought in to sing harmonies when they were recording this song, but ended up doing the lead vocals. He was not a regular band member, but ended up singing a tune that would rocket to #1 in the United States and sell over a million copies. Despite this success, Munford never actually joined the group, and probably never shared in the royalties.
The song was written by “Strawberry Alarm Clock” keyboardist Mark Weitz and Ed King (future Lynyrd Skynrd guitarist) but, as is often the way in the music business, the writing credits were given solely to John Carter and Tim Gilbert two musicians that were not part of the band and contributed only minimally to the final tune.
In case you were wondering, the band name comes from “Strawberry Fields Forever” and a Baby Ben alarm clock in one of the band members bedrooms. Sometimes it can be that simple.
Stay safe and well...and remember that incense and peppermints are the color of time.
