Shoo Shoo Baby

The Andrews Sisters

About Shoo Shoo Baby

"Shoo Shoo Baby" is a popular song made famous by The Andrews Sisters. They sang it in the 1943 film Three Cheers for the Boys and it became a big hit for them in 1944, reaching No. 6 in the chart. Their version features a jazzy vocal pop arrangement typical of the time, with a key hook provided by the horns. It was written by Phil Moore and has appeared on many albums of 1940s music. Ella Mae Morse also recorded this song in 1943, with Dick Walters and His Orchestra. Released on Capitol Records, the single went to number four on the pop chart and number one on the R&B charts for 2 weeks in December 1943. It was also recorded by Glenn Miller with vocals performed by the Crew Chiefs. Frank Sinatra recorded the song in the 1950s, as did Nat King Cole. A version of the song by an uncredited male singer is played over a radio at the Heavenly trial of the airman in the 1946 film A Matter of Life and Death as a symbol of modern America. This song was also the inspiration for the naming of the Shoo Shoo Baby, a B-17 Flying Fortress which served during World War II. 


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2001
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You've seen him up and down the avenue
And now he's wearin' the navy blue
She had a tear in the corner of her eye
As he said his last goodbye

Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Bye, bye, bye baby
Do dah do day
Your papa's off to the seven seas

Don't cry baby
Don't sigh baby
Bye, bye, bye baby
Do dah do day
When I come back we'll live a life of ease

Seems kinda tough now
To say goodbye this way
But papa's gotta be rough now
So that he can be sweet to you another day

Bye, bye, bye baby
Don't cry baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Do dah do day
Your papa's off to the seven seas

(Shhh shoo baby) do dah do day
(Shhh shoo baby) do dah do day
(Shhh shoo baby, shoo, shoo)

Quiet
I want a little bit o' quiet in the house, please
(She wants a little bit of quiet in the house)
So your papa's on his way to cross the seven seas
So don't you cry, oh, don't you sigh goodbye now
Shoo, shoo baby shooo
Shoo, shoo my baby shooo
Goodbye baby, don't you cry no more
Your big tall papa's off to the seven seas

Seems kinda tough now
To say goodbye this way
But papa's gotta be rough now
So that he can be sweet to you another day

Shhhh baby, shhh baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Goodbye, goodbye
Your papa's off to the seven seas, the seven seas
Your big tall papa's off to the seven seas

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The Andrews Sisters

The Andrews Sisters were a highly successful close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras. The group consisted of three sisters: contralto LaVerne Sophia Andrews (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), soprano Maxene Angelyn Andrews (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995), and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews (born February 16, 1918). Throughout their long career, the sisters sold well over 75 million records (the last official count released by MCA Records in the mid-1970s). Their 1941 hit "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" can be considered an early example of rhythm and blues or jump blues. more »

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Written by: PHIL MOORE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Original Version
Made famous by The Andrews Sisters, "Shoo Shoo Baby" was a song recorded by them in 1943 during World War II.
Writer
The song was written by Phil Moore and was aimed at American soldiers who were leaving home for the war.
Chart Success
"Shoo Shoo Baby" was hugely successful, peaking at number one on the Billboard charts, where it remained for several weeks. It was ranked among the top ten songs of 1943.
Film Appearance
The Andrews Sisters performed the song in a film named after it—"Shoo Shoo Baby, 1943"—which further added to its fame.
Frank Sinatra Version
Frank Sinatra, one of the iconic musicians of the 20th century, also covered "Shoo Shoo Baby". His version is included in his album "The V-Discs" which was released in 1994.
Nat King Cole Version
The renowned jazz pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole also recorded a version of "Shoo Shoo Baby". It can be found on his album "Just One of Those Things", released in 1957.
Lyrics Origin
The phrase "Shoo Shoo Baby" in the song's lyrics was a slang term used as a gentle farewell.
Cultural Impact
Beyond its commercial success, "Shoo Shoo Baby" also had a significant cultural impact. It became a wartime anthem and was popular amongst the troops overseas.
Warplane Namesake
In honor of the song, a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber that was instrumental in World War II, was named "Shoo Shoo Baby".
Continuing Impact
Despite its vintage, "Shoo Shoo Baby" continues to be performed and re-recorded by various artists. This attests to its timeless appeal and its place in pop culture history.

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