Wright had been with Philadelphia doo wop group The Capris in the 1950s. He was the composer of their single titled "God Only Knows".[1][2]
In February 1966, "I'm Walking Out On You" was released backed with "Hey Girl". Both sides were composed by Wright.[3] This single was one of five singles Wright had released on the Capitol label.[4][5]
Chart performanceedit
By May 7, 1966, "I'm Walking Out On You" was holding its second week in the Baltimore Top 40.[6] By May 14, it had made the National R&B Top 40, at no 37.[7] The June 18 edition of Billboard reported his single as a Regional Breakout in New York.[8] Its progress in the R&B chart was good with the single, spending 6 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 29 for the week ending June 11.[9]
Referencesedit
^Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 50 - 51
^45Cat - Record Details, Artist: Ruben Wright, Catalogue: 5588
^Classic Urban Harmony - Echoes of the Past, Issue #97, Philadelphia’s Original Capris by Charlie Horner With contributions from Pamela Horner, Article pages 6 to 7
^Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 29 Rhythm & Blues, Top Selling R&B Singles
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