Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

"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. It was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, arranged by Claus Ogerman, and produced by Quincy Jones.

Background
The single was released in conjunction with Gore's rendition in the 1965 film Ski Party.

Billboard said of the single that "back on the happy rhythm trail, Lesley comes up with a winner in this summertime rouser." Cash Box described it as "an engaging lovey-dovey, a perfect way for teeners to get in the summertime spirit."

The single version released in 1965 was sped up, while the album version played at normal speed.

Personnel

 * Lesley Gore - vocals

Chart performance
The tune peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In popular culture

 * It appeared in season 11 of America's Got Talent series when Ryan Stock and Amber Lynn Walker performed a stunt act on the stage set as a 1950s TV show.
 * The Umbrella Academy included it in a scene in season 1, episode 9, in which Hazel was having a scuffle with Cha-Cha to save Agnes.
 * In the Prime Video series "The Boys", in episode 3 of the fourth season, the music appears during a scene in which Billy Butcher is baking Cookies for his son Ryan Butcher.
 * As a two-part joke, the song appeared on the episode of The Simpsons, Marge on the LAM, where it unexpectedly plays on cassette tape.