"Popsicle" is a song written by Buzz Cason and

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. It was first recorded in 1962 by the Todds. The song was originally released on their 1963 album ''Drag City''.

Background

After Jan Berry's near fatal car accident near

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in 1966,

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had one last effort to save Jan & Dean's name by releasing a new album with "Popsicle" as the title track. The new album consisted of all previously released songs. Popsicle was then released as a single with the B side being a remake of

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' " Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)".

Performers

* Jan Berry: Lead vocals * Dean Torrence: Backing vocals and harmony

Chart performance

"Popsicle" hit as high as 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the later half of 1966 when it was rereleased as a single.

References

{{Jan and Dean Jan and Dean songs Songs written by Bobby Russell 1966 singles Songs written by Buzz Cason 1963 songs Liberty Records singles