Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

"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)
Released	November 1963 (album) May 18, 1965 (single)
Recorded	May 21, 1963
Studio	A&R Recording, New York City
Genre	Sunshine pop
Length	1:37
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Marvin Hamlisch, Howard Liebling
Producer(s)	Quincy Jones
Lesley Gore singles chronology
"All of My Life" (1965) "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" (1963) "My Town, My Guy and Me" (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 and Howard Liebling, arranged by Claus Ogerman, and produced by Quincy Jones. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Background

The single was released in conjunction with Gore's performance of the song in the 1965 film Ski Party . ^[5]

Billboard described the single as "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 1965 single version was sped up compared to the original album recording.

Personnel

• Lesley Gore – vocals

Chart performance

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

References

1. Unterberger, Richie. "Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts". AllMusic . Retrieved July 20, 2011.
2. Mason, S. "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows". AllMusic . Retrieved July 20, 2011.
3. "Quincy's Top 50 Hits". Billboard . November 26, 2005. p. 52. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
4. Unterberger, Richie. "Lesley Gore: Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved September 29, 2016.
5. "Ski Party soundtrack". IMDb . Retrieved September 14, 2012.
6. "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. June 5, 1965. p. 35. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
7. "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. June 5, 1965. p. 12. Retrieved January 12, 2022.