Lollipop was released by The Chordettes in 1958, written by Julius Dixon and Beverly Ross, and became one of the defining hits of the doo-wop era. Its simple, catchy melody and sweet theme helped it stay in popular culture long after its chart run, turning up in films, adverts and oldies playlists. Online, short clips of the song are now reused as a shorthand for innocence, retro romance and 1950s style, especially in short-form videos that want an instantly familiar, cheerful sound from another era.