"Cherry Pie" is a song written by

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and originally performed by Marvin & Johnny in 1954 as the

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to their single "Tick Tock".

Other versions

*Six years after its first recording, a version was released by the duo

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. This version reached number 11 on the ''Billboard'' pop chart and number 27 on the US R&B chart in 1960. Skip & Flip's version was ranked number 79 on ''

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'' magazine's Top '' Hot 100'' songs of

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. *

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released a version of the song as a single in 1960 which reached number 39 on the

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. * Dave Bartholomew and His Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1964 single "The Monkey Speaks His Mind". * Daddy Cool released a version of the song on their 1971 album, ''

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''. * The Hagers released a version of the song as a single in 1974.

In popular culture

*Marvin and Johnny's version of the song was mentioned in

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' 1963 metasong, " Memories of El Monte".

References

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