Sugar Man
Rodriguez
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Sugar man, won't you hurry Cause I'm tired of these scenes For a blue coin won't you bring back All those colors to my dreams Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man met a false friend On a lonely dusty road Lost my heart when i found it It had turned to dead black coal Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man you're the answer That makes my questions disappear Sugar man cause I'm weary Of those double games l hear Sugar man Sugar man, won't you hurry Cause I'm tired of these scenes For a blue coin won't you bring back All those colors to my dreams Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man met a false friend On a lonely dusty road Lost my heart when i found it It had turned to dead black coal Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man you're the answer That makes my questions disappear
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Written by: Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Sugar Man" is a song by Sixto Rodriguez, an American folk musician from Detroit. Despite having a small following in the US during his peak years in the 1970s, Rodriguez became a massive phenomenon in South Africa.
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Song OriginThe song was featured on Rodriguez's first album, 'Cold Fact,' which was released in 1970.
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South African Significance"Sugar Man" and other Rodriguez songs became anthems for the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on drug addiction, with "Sugar Man" being a nickname for a drug dealer.
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Lost MusicianFor many years, Rodriguez was considered a lost musician whose fame went unnoticed in his home country. This changed after the release of the 2012 documentary "Searching for Sugar Man."
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Unusual SuccessDespite being a commercial flop in the US initially, 'Cold Fact' went multi-platinum in South Africa.
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Suicide MythThere was a longstanding myth in South Africa that Rodriguez had died by suicide on stage during a mid-1970s performance.
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Recent RecognitionAfter the release of the "Searching for Sugar Man" documentary, Rodriguez's music found a new audience internationally, and he experienced a career renaissance.
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Cover VersionsIn the years since its original release, "Sugar Man" has been covered by numerous artists, including Paolo Nutini and the Australian rock band Something For Kate.
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Musical StyleThe song's musical style is noted for its blend of folk and psych-rock, setting it apart from the more conventional folk rock of the era.
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SamplingThe song has also been sampled by numerous hiphop artists, including Nas and Madlib.
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