THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
960-The Mills Brothers-Paper Doll.
1943-Has never charted. There was no UK chart until 1952.
Best Bit at 1.04.If you want to keep your paper doll satisfied, learn Origami.
‘Paper Doll’ is one of the oldest songs on this countdown, having been written in 1915 by Johnny S.Black, although it wasn’t published until 1930. Black’s other great success was with the song ‘Dardanella,’ which sold 5,000,000 copies when recorded by band leader Ben Selvin, in 1920. Unfortunately for Black he didn’t live to see his greatest success ‘Paper Doll,’ as he died six years before The Mills Brothers recorded it.
The song is one of fewer than 40 all time singles to have sold in excess of 10 million physical copies world wide, holding the Number 1 spot on Billboard for 12 consecutive weeks during 1943-1944.
The Mills Brothers (see also best songs 535) were a Jazz, and Pop vocal quartet from Piqua,Ohio,United States.They were four brothers, Donald (lead tenor,1915-1999,) Herbert (tenor,1912-1989,) Harry (baritone, 1913-1982,) and John Jr.,(guitar,double bass, and vocals.) During a career spanning 54 years from 1928-1982 they made more than 2,000 recordings, selling over 50 million records worldwide.
‘I just quarrelled with Sue, that’s why I’m blue, she’s gone away, and left me, just like all dolls do.’
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