Sugar

Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra, Billie Holiday

About Sugar

"Sugar", also known as "That Sugar Baby o' Mine", is a popular song by Maceo Pinkard, his wife Edna Alexander and Sidney D. Mitchell. Recorded by Ethel Waters on February 20, 1926, it soon achieved chart success. The song is not to be confused with a 1927 song titled "Sugar", written by Jack Yellen, Milton Ager, Frank Crum and Red Nichols. The song has been recorded by numerous artists, and is considered a jazz standard. Artists that have recorded the song include Adrian Rollini, Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines, Fats Waller, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa, Kenny Davern, Ralph Sutton, The Manhattan Transfer, Linnzi Zaorski, and Lee Wiley. Vic Damone enjoyed chart success with the song in 1953 reaching the No 13 spot. 


Year:
2004
2:48
95 
#2

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Sugar, I call my baby my sugar
I never maybe my sugar
That sugar baby of mine
He's special ration
Funny, he never asks for my money
All I give him is honey
And that he can spend anytime

I'd make a million trips to lips
It I were a bee
Because he's sweeter than chocolate candy to me
He's confectionery

Sugar, I never cheat on my Sugar
Cause I'm too sweet on my Sugar
That sugar baby of mine

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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Harris April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. more »

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Sugar" Song by Billie Holiday
"Sugar" is one of the classic songs performed by Billie Holiday, a prominent American jazz and swing music singer. - The song was recorded and released in the 1930s, during the height of the Swing era. - This song often features in collections of her best works.
Sugar" by Ethel Waters
Ethel Waters, a popular African-American vocalist, also recorded a version of the song "Sugar." - Waters was primarily known for her work in blues and jazz but her rendition of "Sugar" showcases her versatility. - Her version is appreciated for her powerful vocals and emotional delivery.
Sugar" by Fletcher Henderson
Fletcher Henderson, a pivotal figure in big band jazz and swing music, also had a popular version of "Sugar." - Henderson's version had his signature big band arrangement, providing a different take on the song.
Sugar" by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential figures in jazz, also recorded a version of "Sugar." - Armstrong was known for his inventive virtuosity and his version of "Sugar" highlights his unique reinterpretations of jazz standards.
Sugar" by Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson, a renowned jazz pianist, also recorded a version of "Sugar." - Wilson's version is appreciated for his delicate, light, and cleanly articulated touch on the piano.
Sugar" by The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer, an American pop and jazz vocal group, also covered "Sugar." - Their version of the song showcases their tight vocal harmonies and is noted for their ability to switch seamlessly between pop and jazz styles. - The song was featured on the album "The Manhattan Transfer Live," which was recorded during their 1978 UK tour.

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