| Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows | |
| Cover: | Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows single cover.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Lesley Gore |
| Album: | Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts |
| B-Side: | "You've Come Back" (from Girl Talk) |
| Released: | May 18, 1965 |
| Recorded: | May 21, 1963 |
| Studio: | A&R Recording, New York City |
| Genre: | Sunshine pop |
| Length: | 1:37 |
| Label: | Mercury |
| Producer: | Quincy Jones |
| Prev Title: | All of My Life |
| Prev Year: | 1965 |
| Next Title: | My Town, My Guy and Me |
| Next Year: | 1965 |
"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]
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.
The tune peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]