Cherry Pie (Joe Josea song) explained

"Cherry Pie" is a song written by Joe Josea and originally performed by Marvin & Johnny in 1954 as the B-side to their single "Tick Tock".^[1]

Other versions

Six years after its first recording, a version was released by the duo Skip & Flip. This version reached number 11 on the Billboard pop chart and number 27 on the US R&B chart in 1960.^[2] Skip & Flip's version was ranked number 79 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1960.^[3]
Jess Conrad released a version of the song as a single in 1960 which reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.^[4]
Dave Bartholomew and His Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1964 single "The Monkey Speaks His Mind".^[5]
Daddy Cool released a version of the song on their 1971 album, Daddy Who? Daddy Cool.^[6]
The Hagers released a version of the song as a single in 1974.^[7]

Marvin and Johnny's version of the song was mentioned in The Penguins' 1963 metasong, "Memories of El Monte".^[8]

Web site: Marvin And Johnny - Tick Tock. 29 April 2021. 45cat.com.
Web site: Cherry Pie (song by Skip & Flip) • Music VF, US & UK hits charts. Musicvf.com. 29 April 2021.
Web site: Billboard Top 100 - 1960 . February 12, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102011048/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts/1960.php . January 2, 2014 .
Web site: Cherry Pie (song by Jess Conrad) • Music VF, US & UK hits charts. Musicvf.com. 29 April 2021.
Web site: Dave Bartholomew And His Orchestra - The Monkey Speaks His Mind. 29 April 2021. 45cat.com.
Web site: Daddy Who? Daddy Cool - Daddy Cool | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. 29 April 2021. AllMusic.
Web site: The Hagers - Cherry Pie. 29 April 2021. 45cat.com.
Web site: "Lyrics". "The Penguins". "Memories of El Monte" - Google Search. Google.co.uk. 29 April 2021.