My Boy Lollipop
One Step Beyond, Millie Small
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My boy lollipop, You made my heart go giddy up. You are as sweet as candy; You're my sugar dandy. Ho, ho, my boy lollipop, Never ever leave me, Because it would grieve me; My heart told me so. I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so, That I want ya to know. I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so, And I'll never let you go. My boy lollipop, You make my heart go giddy up. You set my world on fire. You are my one desire. My boy lollipop. My boy lollipop.
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Written by: Johnny Roberts, Morris Levy
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"My Boy Lollipop" is considered a significant song in the genre of Ska, a type of music originating from Jamaica that was popular in the early 1960s. It also has elements of pop and rhythm and blues.
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Chart SuccessThis song reached number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart in 1964.
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Historic ImpactIt is one of the best-selling Ska songs of all time, selling over seven million records worldwide.
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Breakthrough Career"My Boy Lollipop" was instrumental in launching the music career of Millie Small and put her on the international music map.
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Cultural InfluenceThis song is often credited with popularizing Ska music in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Production AspectThe track was co-produced by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, a label that became instrumental in making reggae a global phenomenon.
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Original Composition"My Boy Lollipop" is actually a cover of a song initially released by Barbie Gaye in late 1956.
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Artist's AgeDespite sounding youthful on the track, Millie Small recorded "My Boy Lollipop" when she was 17.
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CollaborationThe song features a harmonica solo that was thought to have been played by Rod Stewart, but this claim was later denied by the artist himself.
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Post-Success InfluenceAfter the success of "My Boy Lollipop," Millie Small was referred to as the "Blue Beat Girl" in the UK, the “Blue Beat” term being a nickname for Ska music at the time.
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Simplified LyricsThe song has been praised for its simple, catchy lyrics and upbeat tempo.
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Later RecognitionIn 1984, the song was used in the opening scenes of the movie "First Born."
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Inclusion in AlbumsAlthough it was initially released as a single, "My Boy Lollipop" has been featured in numerous compilation albums over the years.
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