Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

"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, arranged by Claus Ogerman, and produced by Quincy Jones.[2][3][4]

"Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"
Single by Lesley Gore
from the album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts
B-side"You've Come Back" (from Girl Talk)
ReleasedMay 18, 1965
RecordedMay 21, 1963
StudioA&R Recording, New York City
GenreSunshine pop
Length1:37
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Marvin Hamlisch, Howard Liebling
Producer(s)Quincy Jones
Lesley Gore singles chronology
"All of My Life"
(1965)
"Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"
(1965)
"My Town, My Guy and Me"
(1965)

Background

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The single was released in conjunction with Gore's rendition in the 1965 film Ski Party.[5]

Billboard said of the single that "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 single version released in 1965 was sped up, while the album version played at normal speed.

Personnel

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Chart performance

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The tune peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Richie Unterberger. "Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  2. ^ Mason, S. "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  3. ^ "Quincy's Top 50 Hits". Billboard Magazine. November 26, 2005. p. 52. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  4. ^ a b Richie Unterberger. "Lesley Gore | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
  5. ^ "Ski Party soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
  6. ^ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. June 5, 1965. p. 35. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  7. ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. June 5, 1965. p. 12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  8. ^ Emily Yahr (2016-08-03). "'America's Got Talent' contestant explains what it's like to get shot with a flaming arrow on live TV". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  9. ^ Mack Lamoureux (2016-08-03). "Edmonton man shot in the neck with arrow on America's Got Talent". Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  10. ^ Stacey Ritzen (2016-08-03). "A Flaming Arrow Act Went Horribly, Horribly Wrong On 'America's Got Talent'". Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  11. ^ "The Umbrella Academy; Episode 109". www.vulture.com. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  12. ^ Povilas Šarka (2016-10-02). the simpsons. sunshine, lollipops and rainbows. Retrieved 2024-06-29 – via YouTube.