The Apples in Stereo song "Stephen Stephen" recorded by The Apples in Stereo to glorify the show's host Stephen Colbert, to kick off a guitar solo contest between Colbert and Chris Funk of The Decemberists. On February 6, 2007, The Apples in Stereo released their sixth studio LP, "New Magnetic Wonder". Finishing a ten-year deal with spinART Records, "New Magnetic Wonder" was the premiere release on Simian Records, a newly formed record label founded by Elijah Wood. This was followed by a long-awaited b-sides and rarities compilation titled "Electronic Projects for Musicians", released on April 1. In 2008, spinART Records went out of business.
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie & the Techniques. Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" is a 1967 song written by Maurice Irby, Jr., produced by Jerry Ross, arranged by Joe Renzetti and performed by Jay & the Techniques on their 1968 album of the same name. It reached #6 on the "Billboard" chart and #8 on the U.S. R&B chart Outside the United States, "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" peaked at #6 on the Canadian R&B chart, and #61 on the Canadian pop chart. Bobby Hebb was originally offered "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie", but rejected it due to its novelty sound. Ross then offered