Jingle Jangle (The Archies album)

Jingle Jangle is the second studio album by the fictional band The Archies, released in 1969 on Kirshner Records. The album continues the bubblegum pop sound established by their debut, The Archies, and is characterized by its catchy melodies, upbeat tempos, and simple lyrics.

The album's title track, "Jingle Jangle," was its most successful single, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song's success helped propel the album to commercial success as well. Other notable tracks include "Everything's Alright" and "You Little Angel, You."

Jingle Jangle further cemented The Archies' place in pop culture history, demonstrating the marketability of a cartoon band singing catchy, radio-friendly songs. The album solidified the band's popularity among young audiences and contributed to the broader bubblegum pop movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The album features the core members of The Archies: Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and Reggie Mantle, though their voices were provided by session musicians, most notably Ron Dante as Archie.

While not critically acclaimed, Jingle Jangle is remembered for its infectious tunes and its impact on the bubblegum pop genre. It remains a nostalgic favorite for many who grew up listening to The Archies.