Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Cerezo Rosa" or "Ciliegi Rosa" or "Gummy Mambo", is the English version of "Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs", a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist,[1] and recordings of both have been quite popular.
"Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs"
French, English
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White"
1950
Jacques Larue (French), Mack David (English)
"Rhythm Sticks"
December 1954
1954
2:59
Other significant versions[edit]
In the United Kingdom, two versions of the song went to number one in 1955. The first was the version by Prado, which reached number one for two weeks.[6] Less than a month later, a version by the British trumpeter Eddie Calvert reached number one for four weeks.[6]
Al Hirt released a version on his 1965 album, They're Playing Our Song.[7]
In 1982, the British pop group Modern Romance (featuring John Du Prez) had a UK Top 20 hit with the vocal version of the song.[6]