Lollipops and Roses (song)

Lollipops and Roses (song)

"Lollipops and Roses" is a popular song by Tony Velona, best known in a version recorded by Jack Jones in 1962.

Other Covers

Ray Rope's Small Grey Band
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass on the album "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" (A & M Records, 1965), this version was used on The Dating Game (ABC only) when the potential chooser met his/her date. A more teenage version was recorded by singer/actor Paul Petersen.

Facts on the piece

*The piece is written in B flat.
*The tempo is 92
*The time is 3/4
*It's a pop waltz
*Crescendos are used in this piece and also frequent ties.

Tony Velona is a relatively unknown composer. His only other hit is "Domani", recorded by Julius LaRosa in 1955. "Lollipops and Roses" has passed the test of time much more than "Domani", which was initially a bigger chart entry.

External links

* [http://www.smallgreyband.com Small Grey Band]


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