On the Good Ship Lollipop
Shirley Temple
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I've thrown away my toys, even my drum and train I want to make some noise with real live aeroplanes Some day I'm going to fly, I'll be a pilot, too And when I do, how would you like to be my crew? On The Good Ship Lollipop It's a sweet trip to a candy shop Where bon-bons play On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay Lemonade stands everywhere Crackerjack bands fill the air And there you are Happy landing on a chocolate bar See the sugar bowl do the tootsie roll With the big bad devil's food cake If you eat too much, ooh-ooh You'll awake with a tummy ache On The Good Ship Lollipop It's a night trip, into bed you hop And dream away On The Good Ship Lollipop On The Good Ship Lollipop It's a sweet trip to a candy shop Where bon-bons play On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay Lemonade stands everywhere Crackerjack bands fill the air And there you are Happy landing on a chocolate bar See the sugar bowl do the tootsie roll With the big bad devil's food cake If you eat too much, ooh-ooh You'll awake with a tummy ache On The Good Ship Lollipop It's a night trip, into bed you hop And dream away On The Good Ship Lollipop You'll awake with a tummy ache On The Good Ship Lollipop It's a night trip, into bed you hop And dream away On The Good Ship Lollipop
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Written by: RICHARD A. WHITING, SIDNEY CLARE
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Historical Significance"On the Good Ship Lollipop" was released in 1934 and immediately became one of the most popular songs of its time.
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Artist InformationThe song was most famously performed by Shirley Temple, who was just six years old when she sang it.
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Film AppearanceIt was introduced by Temple in the film "Bright Eyes", and quickly became her signature song.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Richard A. Whiting and Sidney Clare; it was meant to be a dreamy fantasy tune from a child's perspective.
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RecognitionThe popularity of "On The Good Ship Lollipop" made Shirley Temple one of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the 1930s.
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Lyrics and ThemeContrary to what some people think, "The Good Ship Lollipop" in the song is an airplane, not a ship.
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Vinyl Records SalesIn 1934, RCA sold over 100,000 copies of the song in sheet music and vinyl records.
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Song PerformanceShirley Temple sang the song in the 1934 film "Bright Eyes" while holding a toy plane, adding to the song's overall whimsical nature.
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Public PerceptionThe song has been covered by many artists over the years and remains a favorite children's song.
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Iconic ImageShirley Temple singing "On The Good Ship Lollipop" has become an enduring image of her career and American cinema in the 1930s.
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Artist LegacyThis song played a major part in establishing Shirley Temple's wholesome, child-star image which she maintained throughout her career.
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Cultural Reference"On The Good Ship Lollipop" was frequently referenced in cartoons and other pop culture sources, often in parodic contexts due to its unique, confectionery-themed lyrics.
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TriviaShe continued to perform the song throughout her life, even singing it during a performance at the 2001 Academy Awards.
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Impact on Cinema"On The Good Ship Lollipop" contributed significantly to boosting the box office numbers of movies Shirley Temple starred in, firmly cementing her place as a bankable star during the Great Depression.
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Antidote to Hard TimesThe song's innocent and cheerful tones served as an antidote to the grim economic times of the Great Depression, adding to its appeal and success.
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