The Chordettes - Lollipop (1958) Released in 1958, "Lollipop" by The Chordettes instantly captured the essence of 1950s pop culture with its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and the memorable "pop" sound effect made with a wrapped candy and a cheek. This creative touch, alongside the song's upbeat rhythm, made "Lollipop" an enduring symbol of the era's cheerful optimism. Written by Beverly Ross and Julius Dixon, it was The Chordettes' rendition that propelled the song to legendary status, showcasi

Millie Small (6 October 1947 – 5 May 2020) - '' My Boy Lollipop '' - 1973 "My Boy Lollipop" (originally "My Girl Lollypop") is a song written in the mid-1950s by Robert Spencer of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs, and usually credited to Spencer, Morris Levy, and Johnny Roberts. It was first recorded in New York in 1956 by Barbie Gaye. A later version, recorded in 1964 by Jamaican teenager Millie Small, with very similar rhythm, became one of the top-selling ska songs of all time. | Clamih