Sugar
Louis Armstrong
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Oh, the shark has pretty teeth dear And he shows 'em, pearly white Just a jack knife has Macheath dear And he keeps it way out of sight When that shark bites with his teeth, dear Scarlet billows they begin to spread Fancy white gloves has Macheath dear So there's never, never a trace of red On the sidewalk, one Sunday morning Lies a body, oozin' life Someone's sneaking 'round the corner Could that someone perhaps, per chance be Mack the Knife From a tugboat, on the river going slow A cement bag is dropping down You know that cement is for the weight dear You can make a large bet Macheath's in town My man Louis Miller, he split the scene babe After drawing out all the bread from his stash Now Macheath spends like a sailor Do you suppose this guy, he did something rash Old Satchmo, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darrin They did this song nice, Lady Ella too They all sang it, with so much feeling That Old Blue Eyes, he ain't gonna add nothing new But with this big, fat band, jumping behind me Swinging hard, Jack, I know I can't lose When I tell you, all about Mack the Knife babe It's an offer, you can never refuse We got Patrick Williams, Bill Miller playing that piano And this wonderful, great big band, bringing up the rear All these bad cats, in this band now They make the greatest sounds, you're ever gonna hear Oh Sookie Taudry, Jenny Diver, Polly Peachum, Old Miss Lulu Brown Hey the line forms, on the right dear Now that Macheath,that bum is back in town You'd better lock your doors, and call the law Because Mackie's back in town
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Written by: DANIEL HUNT
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6 facts about this song
Sugar" Song by Billie Holiday"Sugar" is one of the classic songs performed by Billie Holiday, a prominent American jazz and swing music singer.
- The song was recorded and released in the 1930s, during the height of the Swing era.
- This song often features in collections of her best works.
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Sugar" by Ethel WatersEthel Waters, a popular African-American vocalist, also recorded a version of the song "Sugar."
- Waters was primarily known for her work in blues and jazz but her rendition of "Sugar" showcases her versatility.
- Her version is appreciated for her powerful vocals and emotional delivery.
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Sugar" by Fletcher HendersonFletcher Henderson, a pivotal figure in big band jazz and swing music, also had a popular version of "Sugar."
- Henderson's version had his signature big band arrangement, providing a different take on the song.
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Sugar" by Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong, one of the most influential figures in jazz, also recorded a version of "Sugar."
- Armstrong was known for his inventive virtuosity and his version of "Sugar" highlights his unique reinterpretations of jazz standards.
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Sugar" by Teddy WilsonTeddy Wilson, a renowned jazz pianist, also recorded a version of "Sugar."
- Wilson's version is appreciated for his delicate, light, and cleanly articulated touch on the piano.
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Sugar" by The Manhattan TransferThe Manhattan Transfer, an American pop and jazz vocal group, also covered "Sugar."
- Their version of the song showcases their tight vocal harmonies and is noted for their ability to switch seamlessly between pop and jazz styles.
- The song was featured on the album "The Manhattan Transfer Live," which was recorded during their 1978 UK tour.
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