Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White
"Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" is the English version of "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc", a popular song with music by Louiguy.
Perez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra was the most popular version in 1955, reaching #1 for 5 weeks (April - May) on the US single charts and two weeks in the UK charts. Trumpeter Eddie Calvert continued its popularity and topped the UK charts for 4 more weeks (May - June '55)
The most popular vocal version was by Alan Dale, reaching #14 on the charts in 1955.
Among the many other artistes who have recorded this song, instrumentally or vocally, are Jerry Murad and The Harmonicats, Chet Atkins, Pat Boone (whose version was a major hit in the Philippines), Liberace, The Ventures, etc.
Most people, especially in the Asian regions, have associated this song with some striptease acts, e.g. the Rose Chan show in Malaysia.
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