Lovedrops
Encyclopedia
Lovedrops is a song written by S. Robinson and M. Baker. The song was originally recorded by the American
R&B duo, Mickey & Sylvia
, who are best known for their 1957 single, Love Is Strange
. Mickey & Sylvia's version of Lovedrops was released in 1961 as the B-side of Baby, You're So Fine.
It was also recorded in June 1966 by the Canadian
group Barry Allen & The Rebels
(credited as "Barry Allen") and released as a single. The record peaked at #4 on the CHUM chart
, stayed in the Top 10 for over three months, and eventually went gold. The success of this single earned Allen the award of "Top Male Vocalist" of 1966 in Canada. Their version was recorded in Clovis, New Mexico
with legendary record producer Norman Petty
, who encouraged the group to record the song in a highest key they could sing it in.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B duo, Mickey & Sylvia
Mickey & Sylvia
Mickey & Sylvia was an American R&B duo, composed of Mickey Baker and Sylvia Robinson. They were the first big seller for Groove Records.Mickey was a music instructor and Sylvia one of his pupils. Baker was inspired to form the group by the success of Les Paul & Mary Ford. They had a Top 20 hit...
, who are best known for their 1957 single, Love Is Strange
Love Is Strange
"Love Is Strange" was a crossover hit by American rhythm and blues duet Mickey & Sylvia, which was released in late November 1956 by the Groove record label.The song was based on a guitar riff by Jody Williams. The co-writers of the song are of some dispute...
. Mickey & Sylvia's version of Lovedrops was released in 1961 as the B-side of Baby, You're So Fine.
It was also recorded in June 1966 by the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
group Barry Allen & The Rebels
Barry Allen (musician)
Barry Allen is an award-winning Canadian rock musician and record producer/engineer. His career in music began as a guitarist and backup singer for Wes Dakus. In the early 1960s, he was discovered by producer Norman Petty, who arranged for Allen to record solo albums...
(credited as "Barry Allen") and released as a single. The record peaked at #4 on the CHUM chart
CHUM Chart
The CHUM Chart was a ranking of top 30 songs on Toronto, Ontario radio station CHUM 1050 AM, from 1957 to 1986, and was the longest-running Top 40 chart in the world produced by an individual radio station...
, stayed in the Top 10 for over three months, and eventually went gold. The success of this single earned Allen the award of "Top Male Vocalist" of 1966 in Canada. Their version was recorded in Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis is the county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 32,667 at the 2000 census; according to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population had risen to 37,775....
with legendary record producer Norman Petty
Norman Petty
Norman Petty was an American musician, songwriter, and pioneer record producer who helped shape modern popular music, including pop and rock....
, who encouraged the group to record the song in a highest key they could sing it in.
External links
- Video of Barry Allen & the Rebels on Marquee performing and talking about Lovedrops.