![]() ![]() Instead, a session singer named Pete Hogman has often been credited with that famous harmonica solo.īorn in Clarendon, Jamaica, to parents who worked on a sugar plantation, Small’s rise to fame began when she won a talent contest in the late 50’s. However, that’s been strongly disputed over the years. In fact, in a 2016 interview, Small insisted that Rod the Mod was the one. Over the years, there was a persistent rumor that Rod Stewart played the harmonica solo. The song was used a 1985 episode of “Miami Vice” was heard in a British TV series “Heartbeat” made the soundtrack of the 1997 Spice Girls’ movie “Spice World” and was featured in the London 2012 Olympics’ opening ceremony. It also reached #2 in England, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The song was a huge hit on the charts in 1964 and peaked at #2 on the Cashbox Charts on July 4, 1964, with the #1 position being held by the Beach Boys with “I Get Around.” The song reputedly sold over six million copies. Some musical history buffs like to say she had a reggae hit, but in actuality the sound of “My Boy Lollipop” reflected more of Ska and Rock Steady sounds. Credited as the first Jamaican Artist to Break with a Top Ten Chart Hit (Little Millie Small) died Monday, in England, she was 73 years old. ![]()
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