They were first organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1946. The original members of the group were Janet Ertel (1913-November 4, 1988), Carol Bushman (her sister-in-law), Dorothy Schwartz, and Jinny Osborn (or Lockard) (April 25, 1927-May 19, 2003). In 1952, Lynn Evans replaced Schwartz, and in 1953, Margie Needham replaced Osborn (who was having a baby), though Osborn later returned to the group. Nancy Overton also was a member of the group at a later time. Originally they sang folk music in the style of The Weavers, but eventually changed to a harmonizing style of the type known as barbershop harmony. Part of this change seems to be influenced by Osborn's father.
Jinny Osborn was born in Seattle, Washington. She was born Virginia Cole, the daughter of O. H. "King" Cole, who was president of the Barbershop Harmony Society (then known as SPEBSQSA), and Katherine Flack.
After performing locally in Sheboygan, they went on Arthur Godfrey's radio program, Talent Scouts in 1949.They went on to feature status on Godfrey's daily program, and then went on to make a number of recordings for Columbia Records.
In 1953, Godfrey's music director and orchestra leader, Archie Bleyer, founded Cadence Records. He signed a number of Godfrey regulars and former regulars, including the Chordettes, who had a number of hit records for Cadence.
Their biggest hit was Mr. Sandman in 1954. Archie Bleyer himself is on that record along with the group, Bleyer stripping the sound down the better not to clutter the girls' voices. They also hit the top twenty with 1958's "Lollipop," and also charted with a vocal version of the themes from television's Zorro (1959) and the film Never on Sunday (1961). Other hits for the girls included "Eddie My Love," "Born to Be With You," and "Lay Down Your Arms" in 1956 and "Just Between You and Me" in 1957.
Janet Ertel married Bleyer in 1954. Her daughter Jackie married another Cadence recording star, Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers. She died of cancer in 1988.
The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand August 5, 1957, kicking off the first episode of the show over the ABC Television Network.
In 1961, Jinny Osborn left the group, and they were unable to find a replacement with whom they were happy, leading to a breakup.
The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
Jinny Osborn (by that time Jinny Janis) died in 2003
Lollipop
The Chordettes Lyrics
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Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Buh-bum, bum, bum
Lollipop lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Buh-bum, bum, bum
Call my baby lollipop
Tell you why
His kiss is sweeter than an apple pie
And when he does his shaky rockin' dance
Man, I haven't got a chance
I call him, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Sweeter than candy on a stick
Huckleberry, cherry or lime
If you had a choice he'd be your pick
But lollipop is mine
Lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Buh-bum, bum, bum
Crazy way he thrills me
Tell you why
Just like a lightning from the sky
He loves to kiss me 'til I can't see straight
Gee, my lollipop is great
I call him, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Buh-bum, bum, bum
Lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop
Lollipop
The Chordettes' "Lollipop" is a fun and catchy song about the singer's love for her boyfriend, whom she affectionately calls "lollipop." The opening lyrics of "Lollipop" repeat the title phrase, with the addition of the syllables "oh lolli" before each mention of the candy. The chorus of the song is also a repetition of the phrase "lollipop," which is interspersed with "oh lolli lolli lolli" and "bum bum bum."
The first verse of the song explains why the singer calls her boyfriend "lollipop," describing his kisses as "sweeter than an apple pie" and his dance moves as "shaky rockin'." She is clearly smitten with him, as she says, "Man, I haven't got a chance," implying that he overwhelms her with his charm. The second verse further emphasizes the singer's love for "lollipop," comparing him to different flavors of candy on a stick and claiming that he would be everyone's top choice if they had the chance, but she has claimed him as her own.
The final verse of the song describes the physical effects that "lollipop" has on the singer, saying that he "thrills" her like a lightning bolt and kisses her until she can't see straight. She concludes the song by exclaiming, "Gee, my lollipop is great." Overall, "Lollipop" is a lighthearted and amusing tune that celebrates the joy of infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Lollipop lollipop
Refers to the object of the song, a sweet candy on a stick
Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop
Repetitive phrase used to emphasize the sweetness of the lollipop
Buh-bum, bum, bum
Musical accompaniment to the lyrics
Call my baby lollipop
Refers to the singer's lover as her 'baby' and compares him to a lollipop
Tell you why
Indicates that an explanation or reason is about to be given
His kiss is sweeter than an apple pie
The singer's lover is a better kisser when compared to an 'apple pie'
And when he does his shaky rockin' dance
Describes the lover's dance move as 'shaky rockin', possibly indicating a unique or playful style
Man, I haven't got a chance
The singer is overpowered or smitten by the lover's moves
Sweeter than candy on a stick
Reiterates the lover's sweetness being similar to the lollipop
Huckleberry, cherry or lime
Various flavors of candy are mentioned, implying the diversity of sweet options available
If you had a choice he'd be your pick
States that the singer's lover is desirable and would be a popular choice
But lollipop is mine
The singer claims ownership of her lover, referencing him as her 'lollipop'
Crazy way he thrills me
Describes the emotional reaction the singer experiences when in the presence of her lover
Just like a lightning from the sky
Compares the lover's ability to thrill to being struck by lightning, a powerful and electrifying experience
He loves to kiss me 'til I can't see straight
Indicates the lover's passion and intensity when kissing the singer
Gee, my lollipop is great
The singer expresses her happiness and satisfaction with her lover
Lollipop
Repetitive phrase used to conclude the song and emphasize the importance of the lollipop to the singer
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julius Dixon, Beverly Ross
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dehydratedpotato6643
0:24 I wonder how much that guy got paid to do that
@gachagalaxy9575
Dehydrated Potato
To little
@SuperErmacX
One lollipop
@localasian
You don't need to timestamp him😂😂
@annapaulikonis2433
Minimum wage.
@irvinglopez261
My boi Andy Williams
@jadestewart4136
First lady: Really into it.
Second lady: Kinda into it.
Third lady: Less into it.
Fourth lady: Not into it.
@sextuspompeius1266
Fourth one looks like me when I had to sing in elementary
@AbadyonYT
Guy: pop
@kingpixel6874
Fourth one is cute XD