![]() ![]() The song caught the attention of one of Levy's partners, the later convicted mobster and music mogul Gaetano Vastola, aka "Corky". Levy even claimed that Robert Spencer was his pseudonym. In an effort to avoid sharing any royalties with Spencer, Levy removed Spencer's name from the original writing credits. Although not involved in writing the song, Levy and alleged gangster Johnny Roberts listed themselves as the song's authors. Notorious record company executive Morris Levy agreed to purchase the song from Spencer. The original song "My Girl Lollypop" was written by Robert Spencer of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs. ![]() Barbie Gaye original version "My Boy Lollypop" ![]()
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