Millie small my boy lollipop songs
Small recorded the song in Forest Hill, London, after being brought to the UK by Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
The song was re-recorded by 14-year-old singer songwriter Barbie Gaye, but it did not reach the national charts. The song's original author was Robert Spencer, who wrote the tune in the mid-1950s for American rock and roll and doo-wop group The Cadillacs. My Boy Lollipop became a huge hit after being recorded by Millie Small in 1964, selling over six million copies and taking ska to a worldwide audience.
Speaking of the song and her career, Small once told The Express in 2016: 'Some people may not know that Rod Stewart played the harmonica on that song and he got it right on the first take although he was just starting out like me, I knew he was going to be a big success. Small was also known for Bloodshot Eyes, Sweet William and Oh Henry. She then recorded My Boy Lollipop, which became number two in the UK and number one in other parts of the world. Island Records founder Mr Blackwell helped Small to further her singing career, with the songwriter travelling to London in 1963. She came second in the contest before forming a duo with reggae artist Roy Panton, with the pair recording the song We'll Meet. Small was born to parents who worked on a sugar plantation and entered a talent contest named The Vere John’s Opportunity Hour in Jamaica at the age of 12. Millie Small thank you for the joy of your music! I will be playing this tune tonight!' The Jamaican singer, who had an international hit with My Boy Lollipop, pictured holding a large umbrella while stood with children during her tour of Jamaica around 1966Ī third added: 'A big hit at family functions believe me.