PROFESSOR MORRISON’S LOLLIPOP – ’You Got The Love’/’Oo-Poo-Pah Susie’ (London HL 10254) 1968

I’ve been going through a bit of a bubblegum phaze recently and even offered a couple of free bubblegum comps via my blog a few months ago. All copies were taken. Anyway one of my favourites is a song by ex Coachmen musicians who signed with White Whale and had a name change to Professor Morrison’s Lollipop.

A crazy name then, and one that won’t win any prizes in a ’best group names of all time’ competition – but who cares? I certainly don’t. The picture sleeve highlighted is my obscure Italian release of the single coupled with another bouncy, repetitive smash called ’Oo-Poo-Pah Susie’.

Take a look at the ’way out’ image in particular the beefy guy on the end who looks like a long haired Uncle Fester. These cats rock.

Professor Morrison’s Lollipop appeared on Dick Clark’s ’It’s Happening’ show, first airing on 2nd October 1968. I hope this bubblegum action turns up on YouTube one day.

Professor Morrison’s Lollipop | You Got The Love | London | 1968

Professor Morrison’s Lollipop ’You Got The Love’ 45 on White Whale is always on eBay at a low price and is a good place to start your bubblegum collection.

Professor Morrison’s Lollipop is composed of Jeff Travis, 23, lead guitar; Frank Elia, 22, rhythm guitar and vocals; Craig R. Perkins, 20, bass, guitar; Bruce Watson, 21, drums; and Kelvin Kotera, 21, organ.

Based inb Omaha, the group has been together for five years. The Lollipop’s music has been described as a mixture of rock, blues, and psychedelic, but the fivesome prefers the term “electric rock,” a term which is somewhat reflective of the mood, dress, and actions of the group.

The Lollipop’s major, interests include traveling, photography, motorcycles, movies, meeting new friends, and “playing tourist. “Got The Love,” the group’s current White Whale single, is number 87 on the Top 100 this week. Professor Morrison’s Lollipop is produced by Jeff Katz and Jerry Kasenetz of Super K Productions. (Cash Box-September 21, 1968)

Professor Morrison’s Lollipop: “You Got The Love” / “Gypsy Lady” (London HLU 10228)

I like this a lot, but it’s just nice listening. I mean I wouldn’t buy the thing or rave about it or anything, but I’d groove along with it if I were to hear it anywhere. Funny though, the flip is quite a pleasant folksy thing, just voice and guitar, whereas the “A” side is a good-time group thing. The Mind boggles. (Record Mirror, 02/11/68)