"Kewpie Doll" is a 1958 popular song, written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. [1] It is based on the popular Kewpie comics characters by Rose O'Neill, who inspired a merchandising phenomenon of dolls and other toys. [2]
In the United States, the most popular was a recording by Perry Como; in the United Kingdom, Como competed with a cover version recorded by Frankie Vaughan. The release marked the end of Como's regular high chart placings in the US. It was his last Top Ten hit there for 11 years. [3]
Como recorded the song twice, on March 4, 1958, and March 11, 1958.[ citation needed] The second recording was the basis for its single releases:
The recording by Frankie Vaughan was issued on Philips P.B. 825, and reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart. [9]