Black Strap Molasses
1951 novelty song / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Blackstrap molasses.
Black Strap Molasses is a novelty song by Carmine Ennis and Marilou Harrington, released in August 1951.[2][3][4] It was recorded by the movie stars Groucho Marx, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman, and Danny Kaye, with chorus and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke.[5] The song was a popular success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard charts,[3][6] but was banned from some radio networks because it was perceived as promoting commercial products.[7]
Quick Facts A-side, Released ...
"Black Strap Molasses" | |
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Single by Danny Kaye, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman, and Groucho Marx | |
A-side | "How D' Ye Do and Shake Hands (from the film Alice in Wonderland)" |
Released | August 1951 (1951-08) |
Recorded | August 12, 1951 (1951-08-12), with chorus and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke |
Genre | Popular[1] |
Length | 2:39 |
Label | Decca Records |
Songwriter(s) | Carmine Ennis, Marilou Harrington |
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