I'm Walking Out On You

I'm Walking Out On You was an R&B Top 30 hit for Philadelphia singer Ruben Wright. It was released on the Capitol label in 1966. Wright was formerly a member of the doo wop group The Capris.

"I'm Walking Out On You"
Single by Ruben Wright
B-side"Hey Girl"
Released1966
GenreSoul
LabelCapitol 5588
Songwriter(s)Ruben Wright
Producer(s)Marvin Holtz
Arranged by:
Luther Randolph
Ruben Wright singles chronology
"Where Was I"
(1967)		 "I'm Walking Out On You"
(1966)		 "Crazy Baby"
(1968)

Background

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 performance

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]

References
  1. Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 50 - 51
  2. Discogs - The Capris (2) – God Only Knows
  3. 45Cat - Record Details, Artist: Ruben Wright, Catalogue: 5588
  4. 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
  5. 45Cat - Ruben Wright - Discography
  6. Billboard, May 7, 1966 - Page 16 Top Sellers In Top Markets, Baltimore
  7. Billboard, May 14, 1966 - Page 35 TOP SELLING R&B SINGLES
  8. Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 42 Breakout Singles, * Regional Breakouts
  9. Billboard, June 18, 1966 - Page 29 Rhythm & Blues, Top Selling R&B Singles
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