The song was originally recorded by the American R&B duo, Mickey & Sylvia, who are best known for their 1957 single, "Love Is Strange".
Mickey & Sylvia's version of "Lovedrops" was released in 1961 as the B-side of "Baby You're So Fine".
The record peaked at #4 on the CHUM chart, stayed in the Top 10 for over three months, and eventually went gold.
[1] The success of this single earned Allen the award of "Top Male Vocalist" of 1966 in Canada.
Shawn Nagy's "Super Oldies" label has reissued Barry's recording on CD in original mono and new stereo forms.