THE ASSOCIATION (c.1970/71) - “Along Comes Mary” “Along Comes Mary” is a song composed by Tandyn Almer, originally recorded by American sunshine pop band the Association. It was the group’s first hit, released in March 1966 as the lead single prior to their debut album, And Then... Along Comes the Association, which appeared in July “Along Comes Mary” is sung from the point of view of a once-disillusioned young man talking about the “tribulations no one ever sees” and who “curse[s] those faults

On this day in Music History - May 28 1967 The Association appear on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour where they perform "Along Comes Mary". | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio