On The Good Ship Lollipop
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
I've thrown away my toys, even my drum and train.
I wanna make some noise with real live aeroplanes.
Some day I'm going to fly, I'll be a pilot too.
And when I do, how would you like to be my crew?
On The Good Ship Lollipop.
It's a sweet trip to a candy shop
Where bon-bons play
On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay.
Lemonade stands everywhere
Crackerjack bands fill the air
And there you are
Happy landing on a chocolate bar.
See the sugar bowl do the tootsie roll
With the big bad devil's food cake.
If you eat too much ooh-ooh
You'll awake with a tummy ache.
On The Good Ship Lollipop
It's a night trip into bed you hop
And dream away
On The Good Ship Lollipop.
I wanna make some noise with real live aeroplanes.
Some day I'm going to fly, I'll be a pilot too.
And when I do, how would you like to be my crew?
On The Good Ship Lollipop.
It's a sweet trip to a candy shop
Where bon-bons play
On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay.
Lemonade stands everywhere
Crackerjack bands fill the air
And there you are
Happy landing on a chocolate bar.
See the sugar bowl do the tootsie roll
With the big bad devil's food cake.
If you eat too much ooh-ooh
You'll awake with a tummy ache.
On The Good Ship Lollipop
It's a night trip into bed you hop
And dream away
On The Good Ship Lollipop.
On The Good Ship Lollipop
Louis Prima's "On The Good Ship Lollipop" stands as a quintessential example of swing-era jazz and big band entertainment. Recorded in the vibrant 1940s, the track exemplifies Prima's signature style, blending upbeat tempos with his distinctive, high-pitched vocals and the infectious energy of his orchestra. The song captures the spirit of the era, evoking themes of travel, camaraderie, and the carefree attitude associated with the golden age of American music. As a staple of Prima's discography, it remains a defining piece of swing history, showcasing the artist's ability to craft memorable, danceable records that bridged the gap between jazz sophistication and popular appeal.