Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows explained

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]

Background

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

Chart performance

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

In popular culture

Notes and References

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