Sugar Daddy
The Jackson 5
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Doo doo ba doo doo dude ooh Doo doo ba doo doo dude ooh Doo doo ba doo doo dude ooh Doo doo ba doo doo dude ooh Ooh, brand new boots I bought ya, fine, fine, blew your mind Finally thought I caught ya and you love was mine all mine I see you walk by with other guys, Step, step, steppin' on my toes The whole world's talkin' 'bout How I'm your stand by Santa Claus But ooh, your kisses thrill me, sho' love your angel eyes The devil in you kills me, but I made up my mind I'm gonna be your sugar daddy, give you honey all my money Well L.A. to Cincinnati that's how far I'd crawl for you Oh baby I'll be your sugar daddy, give you kissin' when its missin', yeah Oh Baby, I'll try to keep you happy cause I got a sweet tooth for your love S-U-G, listen to me, listen to me A-R, what it is, what it is D-A-D-D-Y spells I'm your good thing King of fools they crowned mean the crown just fits me to a "T" Cause you only come around me just to pick up what you need You just play on my emotions, with please, please, pretty please Well everybody's go the notion I'm your goodwill industry (Oh Henry) He's driving me nuts, while I'm giving you the candy, he's gettin' all You love (Mary Jane said, Mary Jane said I'm just your lollipop, sucker) Well my flavor's long lasting girl, it ain't never gonna stop Baby I'm a fool just a fool in love with you, (I can't help myself, oh no) Oh no I can't help myself I'm gonna be your sugar daddy, give you honey all my money Well L.A. to Cincinnati that's how far I'd crawl for you Oh baby I'll be your sugar daddy, give you kissin' when its missin' I'll even let you drive my caddy, when I get one Now listen, I'm gonna be your sugar daddy, give you honey, all my money
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Written by: DAVID BELLAMY
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12 facts about this song
Recording DetailsThe song "Sugar Daddy" by The Jackson 5 was recorded at the renowned Motown Studios, also known as "Hitsville U.S.A," in Detroit, Michigan.
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Release DateIt was released as a single in November 1971.
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Parent AlbumThe song is from the album "Maybe Tomorrow," which is the group's fifth regular studio album.
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Chart Performance"Sugar Daddy" peaked at #3 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart in the United States and became a Top 10 hit on the Pop Chart, ranking at #10.
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Songwriting Credit"Sugar Daddy" was penned by "The Corporation," a team of writers and producers at Motown, which included Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, and Deke Richards.
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Song MeaningThe song implies a relationship where the elder partner is supporting the younger one financially.
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Michael Jackson's AgeFrontman Michael Jackson was merely 13 years old when he sang the lead vocals on "Sugar Daddy."
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Record LabelThe song was released under the iconic record label, Motown Records.
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B-side TrackThe B-side of the "Sugar Daddy" single was a song called "I'm So Happy."
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Gold CertificationUpon its release, the "Sugar Daddy" single achieved a Gold certification from the RIAA, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Symbolic Transition"Sugar Daddy" marks a symbolic transition for the Jackson 5, moving from their early pure pop-soul sound towards a more funk and disco-oriented style, which would dominate their later years.
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Last Hit SingleThis track was the last hit single featuring the original Jackson 5 lineup: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. Michael left in 1975 to pursue a solo career while the remaining members continued as the Jacksons, after moving to CBS Records.
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