Lollipop (Candyman)

"Lollipop (Candyman)"
"Lollipop (Candyman)"
Single by Aqua
from the album Aquarium
B-side	"Good Morning Sunshine"
Released	25 November 1997
Length	3:35
Label	Universal
Songwriters	Søren Rasted; Claus Norreen; Lene Nystrøm; René Dif; Peter Hartmann; Jan Langhoff;
Producers	Johnny Jam; Delgado; Søren Rasted; Claus Norreen;
Aqua singles chronology
Music video
	"Lollipop (Candyman)" on YouTube

"Lollipop (Candyman)" is a song by Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua. It was released as the fifth overall single from their debut album, Aquarium, in Australasia, North America, and mainland Europe. However, it was not released in the United Kingdom. "Lollipop" features a prominent role for René Dif, with vocals also from main vocalist Lene. The US CD and cassette single include "Good Morning Sunshine" as the B-side.

The song failed to replicate the success of "Barbie Girl", "Doctor Jones", and "My Oh My" where it was released. In the United States, it became their second top-40 hit and last song to chart there, peaking at No. 23, until 26 years later, when the group was credited on the 2023 Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice single "Barbie World". The single reached the top 10 in Sweden and Australia, staying at number three for five consecutive weeks in the latter country.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "Barbie Girl" "similar-sounding Euro-NRG ditty" and noted that "although "Lollipop" does not have such an immediate, media-friendly punch, it's ultimately just as fun and goofy as its predecessor. Sure, this is pop music at its most frivolous and disposable."^[2] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented, "Nothing like a sugar rush, and this is yet another double dose of ear candy from Denmark's leading confectioners."^[3] Pop Rescue wrote that it "is laden with pumping beats, and vocal play between René and Lene." They added that "it's quite close to Barbie Girl."^[4]

Music video

The video features the group in space, much like in the later "Cartoon Heroes", and includes a fight against aliens and a small robot saving the day.

Track listings

Scandinavian and European CD single^[5]

"Lollipop (Candyman)" (radio edit) – 3:35
"Lollipop (Candyman)" (extended version) – 5:29

US CD and cassette single^[6]^[7]

"Lollipop (Candyman)" – 3:35
"Good Morning Sunshine" – 4:03

US 12-inch single^[8]

A1. "Lollipop (Candyman)" (Fitch Brother's "Sugar Mix") – 6:52

A2. "Lollipop (Candyman)" (extended original mix) – 5:51

B1. "Lollipop (Candyman)" (Razor-N-Go "Lick It Mix") – 12:18

Australian CD single^[9]

"Lollipop (Candyman)" (radio edit) – 2:54
"Lollipop (Candyman)" (extended mix) – 5:24
"Lollipop (Candyman)" (DJ Greek's Candy Mix) – 7:28
"Doctor Jones" (Adrenaline club mix) – 6:22
"Doctor Jones" (Antiloop club mix) – 9:59
"Doctor Jones" (Molella & Phil Jay mix) – 6:22
"Barbie Girl" (video)
"Doctor Jones" (Metro's full video)

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Lollipop (Candyman)"
Chart (1997–1998)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[10]	3
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[11]	38
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)^[12]	9
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[13]	70
France (SNEP)^[14]	29
Italy (Musica e dischi)^[15]	23
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[16]	22
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[1]	10
US Billboard Hot 100^[17]	23
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)^[18]	23

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Lollipop (Candyman)"
Chart (1998)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[19]	19

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Lollipop (Candyman)"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[20]	Platinum	70,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". Singles Top 100.
^ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 43. 25 October 1997. p. 79. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
^ Sholin, Dave (10 October 1997). "Gavin Picks > Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. No. 2176. p. 78. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
^ "REVIEW: "AQUARIUM" BY AQUA (CD, 1997)". Pop Rescue. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
^ Lollipop (Candyman) (Scandinavian & European CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Records. 1998. UMD 85059.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Lollipop (Candyman) (US CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCADS-55410.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Lollipop (Candyman) (US cassette single sleeve). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCACS-55410.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Lollipop (Candyman) (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCA12 55411.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Lollipop (Candyman) (Australian CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Music Australia. 1998. UMD80480.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3437." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 3434." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15, no. 28. 11 July 1998. p. 11. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
^ "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)" (in French). Le classement de singles.
^ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 27 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Aqua".
^ "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". Top 40 Singles.
^ "Aqua Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "Aqua Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1998". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1998 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.

[swe-1] "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". Singles Top 100.

[2] "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 43. 25 October 1997. p. 79. Retrieved 6 February 2020.

[3] Sholin, Dave (10 October 1997). "Gavin Picks > Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. No. 2176. p. 78. Retrieved 16 April 2018.

[4] "REVIEW: "AQUARIUM" BY AQUA (CD, 1997)". Pop Rescue. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2020.

[5] Lollipop (Candyman) (Scandinavian & European CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Records. 1998. UMD 85059.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[6] Lollipop (Candyman) (US CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCADS-55410.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[7] Lollipop (Candyman) (US cassette single sleeve). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCACS-55410.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[8] Lollipop (Candyman) (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Aqua. Universal Records. 1997. MCA12 55411.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[9] Lollipop (Candyman) (Australian CD single liner notes). Aqua. Universal Music Australia. 1998. UMD80480.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[sc_Australia_Aqua-10] "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". ARIA Top 50 Singles.

[sc_Canadatopsingles_-11] "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3437." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 10 February 2021.

[sc_Canadadance_-12] "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 3434." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 10 February 2021.

[13] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15, no. 28. 11 July 1998. p. 11. Retrieved 10 February 2021.

[sc_France_Aqua-14] "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)" (in French). Le classement de singles.

[15] "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 27 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Aqua".

[sc_New_Zealand_Aqua-16] "Aqua – Lollipop (Candyman)". Top 40 Singles.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Aqua-17] "Aqua Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboarddancesales_Aqua-18] "Aqua Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

[19] "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1998". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 May 2020.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-20] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1998 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.

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v t e Aqua
René Dif Claus Norreen Lene Nystrøm Søren Rasted
Studio albums	Aquarium Aquarius Megalomania
Compilation albums	Cartoon Heroes: The Best of Aqua Greatest Hits
Singles	"Roses Are Red" "My Oh My" "Barbie Girl" "Doctor Jones" "Lollipop (Candyman)" "Turn Back Time" "Good Morning Sunshine" "Cartoon Heroes" "Around the World" "Bumble Bees" "Back to the 80s" "My Mamma Said" "How R U Doin?" "Playmate to Jesus" "Like a Robot" "I Am What I Am" "Barbie World"
Video albums	The Aqua Diary Aqua: The Videos Aqua: The Video Collection
Related articles	Discography Mattel, Inc. v. MCA Records, Inc. Michael Brinkenstjärna Eurovision Song Contest 2001 Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner Lazyboy Hej Matematik

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