Scotch and Soda

The Kingston Trio

About Scotch and Soda

"Scotch and Soda" is a song recorded by The Kingston Trio in 1958 and first released on the album The Kingston Trio; it also appeared on the live album Once Upon a Time and on various compilations. The Kingston Trio also released the song as a single in the United States in April 1962. It was also released in 1969 as the B-Side to the single "One Too Many Mornings".


Year:
1990
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Scotch and soda, mud in your eye, 
Baby, do I feel high, 
Oh me, oh my, do I feel high.

Dry martini, jigger of gin, 
Oh, what a spell you've got me in, 
Oh my, do I feel high.

People won't believe me, 
They'll think that I'm just braggin'
That I could feel the way I feel, 
And still be on the wagon. 

All I need is one of your smiles, 
Sunshine of your eyes, oh me, oh my, 
Do I feel higher than a kite can fly!
Give me lovin', baby, I feel high.
 
People won't believe me, 
They'll think that I'm just braggin'
That I could feel the way I feel, 
And still be on the wagon. 

All I need is one of your smiles, 
Sunshine of your eyes, oh me, oh my, 
Do I feel higher than a kite can fly!
Give me lovin', baby, I feel high.

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The Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to late 1960s. The group started as a San Francisco Bay Area nightclub act with an original lineup of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds. It rose to international popularity, fueled by unprecedented sales of 33⅓ rpm long-playing record albums (LPs), and helped to alter the direction of popular music in the U.S. more »

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Written by: DAVE GUARD

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Scotch and Soda" is a popular folk song recorded in the late '50s by The Kingston Trio.
Songwriter Information
The song's origin is obscure, originally credited as traditional. However, Dave Guard, a member of the Kingston Trio, claimed he learned the song from his grandmother.
Interesting Fact about Song’s Authorship
In 1961, Tom Waits said in an interview that he believed his father Frank Waits, a Texas native, wrote "Scotch and Soda" but never received credit or royalties for it.
Genre Classification
"Scotch and Soda" falls under the traditional pop and folk music genres.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in The Kingston Trio's self-titled album which was released in 1958.
Song Popularity
While "Scotch and Soda" didn't chart when it was first released, it has endured as a fan favorite and is considered one of the best-known songs by The Kingston Trio.
Cover Versions
Over the years, numerous artists have covered "Scotch and Soda." Notable examples include jazz musician Hubert Laws in his 1966 album "The Laws of Jazz" and Michael Feinstein in his 2001 album "Romance on Film, Romance on Broadway."
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Scotch and Soda" depict a subtle romance, comparing the narrators' love for a particular woman to his fondness for scotch and soda, a popular cocktail.
Featured in Television
The song featured in the Netflix show 'Master of None' Season 2.
Song Legacy
Despite its strange authorship story, "Scotch and Soda" remains a timeless classic and continues to be performed and appreciated by musicians from various genres.

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