Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
1965 single by Lesley Gore
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"Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" is a popular song sung by Lesley Gore. It was originally released on Gore's 1963 album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts.[1] It was composed by Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Liebling, arranged by Claus Ogerman, and produced by Quincy Jones.[2][3][4]
May 1965 (single)
| "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" | ||||
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| Single by Lesley Gore | ||||
| from the album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts | ||||
| B-side | "You've Come Back" (from Girl Talk) | |||
| Released | November 1963 (album) May 1965 (single) | |||
| Recorded | May 1963 | |||
| Studio | A&R Recording, New York City | |||
| Genre | Sunshine pop | |||
| Length | 1:37 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriters | Marvin Hamlisch, Howard Liebling | |||
| Producer | Quincy Jones | |||
| Lesley Gore singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The single was released in conjunction with Gore's performance of the song in the 1965 film Ski Party.[5]
Billboard described the single as "back on the happy rhythm trail, Lesley comes up with a winner in this summertime rouser."[6] Cash Box described it as "an engaging lovey-dovey, a perfect way for teeners to get in the summertime spirit."[7]
The 1965 single version was sped up compared to the original album recording.
Personnel
- Lesley Gore – vocals
Chart performance
The song peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]