Who sang the original My Boy Lollipop?

Millie Small
Millie Small, the Jamaican singer whose 1964 hit, “My Boy Lollipop,” introduced the upbeat rhythms of ska to international audiences, died on Tuesday in London. She was 73. Her death was announced by Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records and the song’s producer.

Is My Boy Lollipop a ska song?

Released in 1964, ‘My Boy Lollipop’ bagged a number two single spot both in the UK and USA, and sold a whopping seven million singles worldwide: as well as boosting the profile of Island Records, it’s commonly regarded as the first ever international ska hit.

What genre is the song My Boy Lollipop?

R&B/Soul
MPBPopBlues
My Boy Lollipop/Genres

Is Little Millie still alive?

May 5, 2020Millie Small / Date of death

What year did the song My Boy Lollipop come out?

2016My Boy Lollipop / Released

Has Millie Small died?

Did Rod Stewart play harmonica on My Boy Lollipop?

It is unclear who played the harmonica – urban legend credited Rod Stewart for many years, but he has denied it. Instead, it was almost certainly either Pete Hogman or Jimmy Powell, both of The Five Dimensions.

What happened singer Millie?

Jamaican singer Millie Small has died at the age of 72 after suffering a stroke. The star was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop, which reached number two in both the US and the UK in 1964. It remains one of the biggest-selling ska songs of all time, with more than seven million sales.

How old was Millie Small in 1964?

With international sales of 5m copies in 1964, the year of its release, the hit single My Boy Lollipop, sung by Millie, who has died aged 72, “opened the door for Jamaican music to the world,” said the producer Chris Blackwell. He had flown the 16-year-old Millie Small from Kingston to London to manage her career.

What happened to Millie My Boy Lollipop?

Who is Millie Small daughter?

Jaelee SmallMillie Small / Daughter