Millie Small
Jamaican singer (1947–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Millicent Dolly May Small CD (6 October 1947 – 5 May 2020)[1][2] was a Jamaican singer who is best known for her 1964 hit "My Boy Lollipop". The song reached number two in both the UK and US charts and sold over seven million copies worldwide. It was also the first major hit for Island Records and helped to achieve the label its mainstream success. She was the Caribbean's first international recording star and its most successful female performer.[3]
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Millie Small | |
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Birth name | Millicent Dolly May Small |
Also known as | Millie, Little Millie Small, Millie Small |
Born | (1947-10-06)6 October 1947 Clarendon, Jamaica |
Died | 5 May 2020(2020-05-05) (aged 72) London, England |
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Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1962–1972 |
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