Song of the Week time.

I am feeling absurdly happy (‘absurdly’ because there is no real reason for this. I am at work when I could be in Paris watching tennis, drinking champagne, debonairly ensconced in Prada and elegantly laughing at witty bon mots with minor European royalty. But I am not). But I digress. I am happy, therefore this week’s song is buoyant, fluffy, fruity, fun, bubbly and joyful. I defy you to listen to his and not smile a little.


The song is the 1960’s glee-filled pop classic…

Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows
by Lesley Gore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_v468ptuXw

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that's wonderful is what I feel when we're together,
Brighter than a lucky penny,
When you're near the rain cloud disappears, dear,
And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.

My life is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
That's how this refrain goes, so come on, join in everybody!
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that's wonderful is sure to come your way
When you're in love to stay.

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that's wonderful is what I feel when we're together,
Brighter than a lucky penny,
When you're near the rain cloud disappears, dear,
And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.
My life is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
That's how this refrain goes, so come on, join in everybody!
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that's wonderful is sure to come your way
'Cause you're in love, you're in love,
And love is here to stay!

Random facts:

· "Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows" was used in the Simpsons episode Marge on the Lam, and is currently being used by the Red Spot Boutique’s homewares TV advertisement in 2010.

· Lesley Gore is a lesbian.

· Her most famous song was “It’s My Party (And I Will Cry If I Want To) which was #1 and nominated for a Grammy (in the Rock'n'Roll category, which seems odd in these post-heavy metal days)

· She was nominated for an Oscar for a song she wrote for Irene Cara in the film Fame.

· David wishes he could get paid to do this stuff…