Big Butter and Egg Man
Louis Armstrong
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Now she wants, a butter an egg man From way out in the west She wants somebody, who's workin' all day So she's got money, when she wants to play Now pretty clothes, they'll never be mine But what she told me the other day I hope she don't change her mind Now she wants, a butter an egg man A great big butter and egg man From way down south
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10 facts about this song
Record Release"Big Butter and Egg Man" was recorded by jazz legend Louis Armstrong in 1926.
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Composition TeamThe song was composed by Percy Venable who was a versatile entertainer in the early jazz scene.
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Vocals and InstrumentationArmstrong performed the song on his cornet, while May Alix provided the vocals. Alix was a notable jazz singer of the time and collaborated regularly with Armstrong.
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Album Details"Big Butter and Egg Man" was featured on Armstrong's album "Cornet Chop Suey", which is still seen as one of the major works in the early history of jazz.
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Song ThemesThe song is all about a rich man from the country on a visit to the city, who is looking for a girl who has never had a love affair. The title of the song is a slang term that arose in the Roaring Twenties, referring to a wealthy man who spends his money freely.
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Armstrong's High CThe song is one of the few instances where Armstrong hits a ‘high C’ note on the recording, a rarity that adds to the song's historical significance in Armstrong’s music career.
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Song’s RepresentationThe song evokes an unmistaken feel of New Orleans nightlife during the Jazz Age and portrays Armstrong's ability to combine impressive instrumental work with a characteristic playfulness.
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Armstrong's Legacy"Big Butter and Egg Man" is remembered as one of Armstrong's many masterpieces and remains a classic example of early American jazz.
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Live PerformancesThroughout his career, Armstrong included "Big Butter and Egg Man" in his performances, keeping the song in his live repertoire well beyond its initial release.
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Influence on Music IndustryApart from Armstrong's original rendition, the song has been covered by many musicians over the years in both jazz and pop genres, attesting to its enduring popularity.
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