The Coffee Song
Frank Sinatra
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10 facts about this song
General Information"The Coffee Song" is a song performed by renowned American singer and actor, Frank Sinatra
- It was released in 1946, making it one of Sinatra's earlier works.
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CompositionThe song's lyrics were written by Bob Hilliard and its music was composed by Dick Miles.
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Song ThemeThe themes of the song revolve around Brazil's coffee industry, mentioning types and quantities of coffee present in the country.
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Song PerformanceThis song marked the first time Sinatra worked with arranger Axel Stordahl, who was associated with him for a significant part of his career.
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Song PopularityWhile the song was not a massive hit upon its initial release, it has since become a favorite among Sinatra fans due in part to its catchy tune and unique theme.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics of the song humorously exaggerate the abundance of coffee in Brazil, stating, "They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil".
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Covers and PerformancesThe song has been covered by several artists, including Sam Cooke and Rosemary Clooney.
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Album InclusionIn 1961, "The Coffee Song" was included in Sinatra's compilation album titled "Ring-a-Ding-Ding!" which was his first album under his own record label, Reprise Records.
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Sinatra's Relationship with BrazilInterestingly, Brazil does seem to have a special place in Sinatra's repertoire; apart from "The Coffee Song", he also recorded another popular song about the country - "Brazil".
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Song TriviaIn some live performances of "The Coffee Song", Sinatra would jokingly refer to the song as a commercial for coffee.
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