The Official Site Of
THE OHIO EXPRESS
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Event Organizer Ary Van Harlingen shared, "With great pleasure we are proud to present the 29th Anniversary of the Heart Of The City Cruise-In Charity Car Show at the Richland County Fairgrounds on August 29th! The entertainment headliner is Mansfield’s own bubblegum rock legends The Ohio Express fronted by founder Tim Corwin. He has been wonderful to work with over many years supporting the Cruise-In and the charities we serve with the event. This year we are proud that the proceeds from the Car Show benefits the excellent charities Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund and The Friendly House. This family friendly event with hundreds of classic cars, great music and food assures a fantastic time will be had by all!"
The Ohio Express are famous for their Billboard Top 40 hits Yummy, Yummy, Yummy (#4), Chewy, Chewy (#15) plus Beg, Borrow & Steal (#29), Mercy (#30) and Down At Lulu’s (#33). Also charting as Hot 100 hits Sausalito (Is The Place To Go) (#86), Sweeter Than Sugar (#96) and Pinch Me (Baby, Convince Me) (#99) as well as non-album track Cowboy Convention (#101).
The Scooby-Doo Theme Song with Tim Corwin singing lead on Cleopatra Records and Yummy, Yummy, Yummy on Buddah Records each have over 10 million streams on their Verified Spotify Artist Page featuring a link to The Ohio Express official merch store on Shopify:
Tim Corwin enthused, "We love it that Ary is carrying on with the Cruise-In at the Fairgrounds again this year with free admission! Bring the whole family to see hundreds of cool cars, enjoy the tasty food and music you can sing along to. Plus, this year's Car Show benefits two of our outstanding charities in Mansfield and Richland County that are The Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund and The Friendly House. We truly appreciate the community support and folks getting together for some summer fun, festivities and worthy causes!"
THE OHIO EXPRESS
Headliner for 29th Anniversary
More Information and Car Show Details on the
Heart of the City Cruise-In Official Website:
https://heartofthecitycruisein.com
and Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/@heartofthecitycruisein
Richland County Fairgrounds
Venue Official Website Information:
https://richlandcountyfair.com/event/heart-of-the-city-cruise-in
Official Website:
and Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/PKBCF
Address:
620 Larwill Street
Crestline, Ohio USA 44827
Official Website:
https://friendlyhouseonline.com/
and YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyhouse1722
Address:
380 North Mulberry Street
Mansfield, Ohio USA 44902
Thank You Very Much For Supporting
These Wonderful Charities!
A Very Special Shout Out To Our Awesome Local Media For Their Event Coverage:
Tim Corwin exclaimed, "We all greatly appreciate the support of our outstanding media in Richland County for this event that is so meaningful to all of us! Please keep the charities and their wonderful work and dedication in mind throughout the year by embracing the very worthy causes!"
The Official OHIO EXPRESS Merch Store
Open on Shopify and linked to the
Verified Artist account on Spotify!
Shopify Official Merch Store:
Ohio Express.MyShopify.com
We hope that you enjoy your shopping experience and please stop back again soon for the latest Official Merch!
Click on Logo to Go To Spotify:
Love Potion No. 9
Recent Popular Single Release
on Cleopatra Records!
Ken Tighe, Vice President of Marketing & Product Management at Cleopatra Records of West Hollywood, California USA says, “Tim Corwin and The Ohio Express breathe new life into Love Potion No. 9 with warmth, charm and a timeless sense of fun. It’s a heartfelt nod to a beloved classic, delivered with genuine love for the music.”
CREDITS
Produced & Lead Vocals by Tim Corwin
Engineered & Mixed by Warren Sawyer
Songwriters: Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
Music Publisher: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Tim Corwin shared, "It's really great having our sixth release on Cleopatra Records with Love Potion No. 9 and we're all loving the millions of streams on Spotify!"
Johnny Baker, Tim Corwin & Ed Jonnet of
THE OHIO EXPRESS as the Headliner for
Downtown Mansfield's Heart of the City
Cruise-In Charity Car Show on 8-26-2024
Image Credit: Edit from Facebook Video
https://www.facebook.com/OhioExpress
Corwin adds, "Special thanks to my Bandmate, Warren Sawyer, for his excellent work as engineer and mixing the record. We are also celebrating that the amazingly talented Ed Jonnet on saxophone has been joining us for some gigs!"
Click on Logo to Listen to
Love Potion No. 9 :
Blast From The Past
This YouTube video was Produced by the late Lenny D. Letters and Published on 12/25/2008.
The video Live Performance on B2 was shot on location at The Cannery in Las Vegas, Nevada USA.
Corwin reminisces, "I am so grateful that Larry captured our live shows back in the day and the love he showed for me and my band. The memories make me happy and provide a sense of fulfillment."
Social Media and
THE OHIO EXPRESS
The Ohio Express Songs have Millions of Streams On Spotify and Millions of Views on Hundreds of Videos on YouTube!
In 2014 Buddah Records, now owned by Sony Music Entertainment, provided the "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" Video Below to YouTube and the 2+ Million Views illustrates the popularity and longevity of the Song!
Click on the Play Icon Below to View:
Tim Corwin, Founding Member, says, "I am in awe of how powerful the Spotify and YouTube platforms are that reach every corner of the world! I am also honored and humbled that our local band of Sir Timothy and The Royals would become The Ohio Express and reached a worldwide audience. Now the music is being heard by a whole new generation in this Digital Era with Social Media and Live with my amazing Bandmates."
Click on the Logos Below to Listen On Spotify and Watch On YouTube:
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THE OHIO EXPRESS
Touring Band
THE OHIO EXPRESS, fronted by Founder Tim Corwin, offers an energetic Family-Friendly Performance
of their Billboard Hot 100 Hit Songs and many other Hits spanning the 60's and 70's!
Headlining the Baltimore Festival in Fairfield County of their Beloved Home State of Ohio on 8/8/2025:
(L to R) Jeff Burgess (keyboards, vocals), Johnny Baker (lead guitar), Greg Weber (drums),
Tim Corwin (lead vocals, percussion), Stan Rust (bass), Warren Sawyer (guitar, keyboards).
Photo Credit: Brad Summerville
Booking & Media Inquiries:
BUBBLEGUM DAYS (2012)
Tim Corwin, Founding Member
Credit: Brad Summerville (July 2025)
Love Potion No. 9 (2024)
Scooby-Doo TV Show Theme Song (2010)
MERCY 1969
CHEWY, CHEWY 1968
OHIO EXPRESS 1968
BEG, BORROW & STEAL 1967
The Ohio Express in the News: The passing of Jerry Kasenetz, one of the "K" brothers, resulted in two Tim Corwin interviews to get his take on the news. K & K discovered Sir Timothy and the Royals in Mansfield, Ohio USA and changed their name to the Ohio Express and made history. The Billboard story that prominently mentions the Ohio Express in the obituary was added to the Entertainment and Music News Feeds of Yahoo!:
Jerry Kasenetz, 1960s Bubblegum Hitmaker, Dies at 82
Here's his info and where to listen:
Peter Maurin, The Vinyl Professor
Host of Oldies Without Borders
Saturdays, 10-Noon ET on INDI 101-5
Sundays, 1-3PM ET on Sunview102.com
Mixcloud.com/oldieswithoutborders
Interview Podcast: VinylProfessor.blog
Favourite Quotation:
Kant: To Be Is To Do
Nietzsche: To Do Is To Be
Sinatra: Do Be Do Be Do
On 1/17/2026 Tim Corwin returned for a third live interview with pop music aficianado Warren Lawrence, Host of Original Solid Gold Weekend, at WKNY
Corwin enthused: "It's always a blast to visit with Warren and reminisce about hit songs over the years. His vast knowledge about the hits and artists who made them makes for a really good time!"
Listen to the Podcast of the interviews On Demand:
(Photo Credit: WKNY )
From 7/3/2025:
Tim shared, "It's always great fun to visit with Warren and we really appreciate him helping us promote the Bubblegum Mania concert at the beautiful Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, New York!"
Riviera Theatre
July 12th, Saturday, 7:30 PM to ???
67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda NY 14120
Tickets: $35 Box Office: 716-692-2413
Website: RivieraTheatre.org
Past 2024-25 Events
For Worthy Causes
Though these great gigs have passed, THE OHIO EXPRESS proudly leaves the event promos with links to these Worthy Causes available and encourages Visitors to support their tireless efforts helping others.
THE OHIO EXPRESS
Headliner for 28th Annual
More Information Coming Soon on the
Heart of the City Cruise-In Official Website:
https://heartofthecitycruisein.com
and Facebook Page:
Press Release for Download:
Museum Official Website:
https://BuckeyeImaginationMuseum.org
and Facebook Page:
https://facebook.com/buckeyeimaginationmuseum
Address: 175 West 3rd Street in Mansfield, Ohio USA
Thank You Very Much Supporting Their Wonderful Work!
Richland County Fairgrounds Venue Official Website Information:
https://richlandcountyfair.com/event/heart-of-the-city-cruise-in
Saturday, August 24th
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission!
Source: HeartOfTheCityCruiseIn.com
Car lovers from all across the area came to downtown Mansfield for a previous Heart of the City Cruise-In.
Credit: Brian J. Smith and Mansfield News Journal
Source: https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/08/21/
the-ohio-express-conne-just-jazz-live-more-at-cruise-in-downtown/70587675007/
The Heart of the City is a Charity Car Show that Benefits THE SHELTER in Mansfield, Ohio.
Tim Corwin shares, "We're delighted to be back for one of our favorite gigs with Classic Cars, Summertime Food, Family Fun and Music! What's not to love? Also, we are most proud to be part of Downtown Mansfield's efforts to support The Shelter and all of us in the Band encourage their very important work in our community."
The Shelter offers phone, in-person, and online chat support helping survivors of
domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking rebuild their lives.
For more Information, Please Click on their Logo or Go To:
August 30th, Friday, 6:30 PM - Free Admission
The Brickyard - Final Friday Concert Series
128 North Main Street, Mansfield OH 44902 BrickyardMansfield.com/Events
August 31st, Saturday, 7 PM - Free Admission
Lucas Community Center - Fund Raiser
252 West Main Street, Lucas OH 44843
THE OHIO EXPRESS
Proudly Announces
A Benefit Concert for
Dale-Roy School
in Ashland, Ohio
Press Release Below!
June 29th, Saturday
Free Admission!
Donations Welcome
Opening Act: CONNE Band of Mansfield
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Headliner: THE OHIO EXPRESS
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: The Guy C. Memorial Band Shell at
209 Parkside Drive in downtown Ashland!
Ashland Community Concert Band - June 16, 2024
About Dale-Roy School:
The Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Dale-Roy School serves to educate those with disabilities from 3 years through 22 years of age. For more Information, please go to:
http://www.ashlandcbdd.org/about-dale-roy.php
Photo Credit:
Guy C. Memorial Band Shell Facebook Page
Photographer: Tommy Beech
6/3/2024 News: Tim Corwin had 2 Live Radio Interviews on June 1st
with Podcasts Now Available via Radio Show Links Below!
1: 30 PM Station: WKNY Location: Kingston, New York Host: Warren Lawrence
Radio Show with Link to Podcast: Original Solid Gold Weekend
7:00 PM Station: WABC Location: New York, New York Host: Cousin Brucie (Wikipedia)
Radio Show with Link to Podcast: Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party
Tim Corwin said, "This was absolutely too cool being interviewed by media icon Cousin Brucie! I listened to him play the hits in my youth and I am humbled and honored to have been a Guest on his show on WABC in New York City. He was an inspiration then and continues to be to this day with his enthusiasm and passion for music!"
Streaming Worldwide: WABCMUSICRADIO.COM
Special Announcement from 77 WABC in New York City:
On Thursday, September 7th 2023, 77 WABC held its annual celebration in the heart of the world, New York City. This year the celebration served two purposes: to honor WABC’s own Cousin Brucie and his contributions to Rock 'n’ Roll. No DJ in history has been more influential in shaping popular music. The second reason was to celebrate WABC’s 102 years of broadcasting excellence and Virgo birthdays!
We thank everyone for their continued support in making 77 WABC the most recognizable name in radio!
77 WABC Celebrates 102 Years Honoring Cousin Brucie!
Congratulations Cousin Brucie
from Tim Corwin
and THE OHIO EXPRESS!
About The Band
The Story of THE OHIO EXPRESS is as amazing as the popularity and longevity of their Hit Songs and impact on the Bubble Gum Era to the Generations of Worldwide Listeners today!
For you Social Media Enthusiasts:
Please Like & Share on Facebook, Like & Re-Post on X (formerly Twitter)
and Subscribe, Like & Share on YouTube!
Super K Productions hired a Mansfield, Ohio, band known as Sir Timothy & the Royals and renamed them the Ohio Express. The lineup consisted of Doug Grassel (rhythm guitar), Dale Powers (vocals, lead guitar), Dean Kastran (bass), Jim Pfahler (keyboards) and Tim Corwin (drums). This group toured as the Ohio Express, and their touring commitments (and Ohio home base) made it difficult for them to head into the New York-based Super K offices to record a follow-up single to "Beg, Borrow and Steal". Of the "official" group members, only Dale Powers (lead vocals) appeared on the second single credited to Ohio Express, a cover of the Standells' "Try It". The single stalled well outside the US Top 40, peaking at No. 83.
The group soon recorded an album called "Beg, Borrow and Steal". It mixed the original Rare Breed title track with tracks recorded by the Ohio Express touring group, as well as tracks recorded by the Super K staff musicians with vocals by Powers. The LP came out on Cameo-Parkway Records of Philadelphia in the autumn of 1967. Unfortunately, the record label went into bankruptcy shortly after that and was purchased by music business mogul Allen Klein, who owns the masters to this day.
Two songs on the "Beg, Borrow and Steal" LP, "I Find I Think of You" and "And It's True", were actually recorded by the Kent, Ohio, band the Measles, led by Joe Walsh, later of the Eagles and the James Gang. In addition, the Measles recorded an instrumental version of "And It's True" (retitled "Maybe") which was placed on the B-side of the "Beg, Borrow and Steal" single. Four decades later The Ohio Express is still active, dazzling crowds all across Europe and the United States of America!
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