The golliwog, also spelled golliwogg or shortened to golly, is a doll-like character, created by cartoonist and author Florence Kate Upton, which appeared in children's books in the late 19th century, usually depicted as a type of rag doll.

"Betcha by Golly, Wow" is a song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, originally titled "Keep Growing Strong" and recorded by American actress and singer Connie Stevens under the Bell label in 1970. Stevens' recording runs two minutes and thirty seconds.

There's a spark of magic in your eyes Candyland appears each time you smile Never thought that fairy tales came true But they come true when I'm near you You're a genie in disguise Full of wonder...

Feb 5, 2009 · For most people, the golliwog will always be associated with Robertson's Jam - the brand's smiling mascot and a comforting reminder of childhood. But times have changed and he is now...

Betcha By Golly, Wow Lyrics: There's a spark of magic in your eyes / Candyland appears each time you smile (Ooh ooh ooh) / Never thought that fairy tales came true / But they come true / When...

An independent guide to golliwogs, including golliwogg history, golly dolls, gollie books, and gollywog collectables: Golliwog History. The Golliwog (originally spelled Golliwogg) began life as a story book character created by Florence Kate Upton. Upton was born in 1873 in Flushing, New York, to English parents who had emigrated to the United ...

Feb 8, 2009 · 20th February 1962: A black-faced brightly dressed soft doll with fuzzy hair, named ‘Golliwog’ after a character in a book by American writer Florence Kate Upton. His name has since been shortened to Golly, thus removing the offensive term ‘wog’. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

The earliest Golliwog (or Golliwogg as he was originally called) is the hero in books of verse written by Bertha Upton in the 1890s, and illustrated by her daughter Florence.

Golliwogg is a type of rag doll. It is also known as golliwog or golly. It is made from black fabric and has black eyes bordered with white, red lips with white teeth and curly hair. Inspiration for gollywog dolls came from Florence Kate Upton, who was born in 1873 in Flushing, New York, and was the daughter of English parents.

Betcha By Golly Wow! by The Stylistics song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position