Candy
Big Maybelle
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Some say that love is sweet as a rose, Some say it's honey and the bee, Well sit right down and let me tell you What my love is to me. "Candy" I call my sugar "Candy" Because I'm sweet on "Candy" And "Candy" is sweet on me He/She understands me, My understanding "Candy" And "Candy"'s always handy When I need sympathy I wish that there were four of him/her So I could love much more of him/her He/She has taken my complete heart, Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart "Candy" Its gonna be just dandy The day I take my "Candy" And make him mine all mine Mine
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Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., Universal Music Publishing Group
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4 facts about this song
Big Maybelle Version"Candy" is a popular song which originated from Big Maybelle. It was recorded in 1956 under her label, Savoy Records.
- Big Maybelle, whose real name was Mabel Louise Smith, is a blues singer best known for her strong, expressive voice.
- "Candy" is one of her most popular songs, and it showcases her powerful voice and emotional delivery.
- The song was covered by numerous artists after its release.
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Dinah Shore VersionDinah Shore, another famous singer, also recorded a version of "Candy." Her rendition was popular during the 1940s.
- Shore was famous for her pop hits as well as her appearances in film and television. Her version of "Candy" was one of the many songs that established her as a notable singer of her time.
- And unlike Big Maybelle’s hot rhythm-and-blues rendition, Dinah Shore’s take on "Candy" was softer and more in tune with the pop standards of her era.
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The Manhattan Transfer VersionThe vocal group The Manhattan Transfer also covered "Candy" and included this song on their album "Pastiche" released in 1978.
- The song showcases the group’s signature tight harmonies and jazz-inclined vocal style.
- Their version of "Candy" was given a modern, jazzy twist, which solidified its status as a versatile song that can be adapted into different musical genres.
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General FactsThe song was written by Mack David, Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer.
- Since its initial release, "Candy" has been covered by well over a dozen artists, showing its timeless appeal and versatility.
- Though the lyrics and melody remain the same, each artist brings their own style and interpretation to the song.
- The song has endured throughout the decades and is still an established classic in the repertoire of American pop music.
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