Sugar Daddy

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About Sugar Daddy

"Sugar Daddy" is a hit single by the Motown quintet The Jackson 5, released in late 1971. The song, which peaked at #3 on the R&B singles chart and #10 on the pop singles chart in the beginning of 1972. "Sugar Daddy" was one of the Jackson 5 hits produced by The Corporation: Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, and Deke Richards. The b-side is the non-album track "I'm So Happy".


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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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The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five, sometimes stylized The Jackson 5ive), later known as The Jacksons, or simply Jacksons, are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Michael Jackson formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1990, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and (in the 1970s) disco. During their six-and-a-half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 was one of the biggest pop-music acts of the 1970s, and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jerm… more »

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12 facts about this song

Recording Details
The song "Sugar Daddy" by The Jackson 5 was recorded at the renowned Motown Studios, also known as "Hitsville U.S.A," in Detroit, Michigan.
Release Date
It was released as a single in November 1971.
Parent Album
The song is from the album "Maybe Tomorrow," which is the group's fifth regular studio album.
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.
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.
Song Meaning
The song implies a relationship where the elder partner is supporting the younger one financially.
Michael Jackson's Age
Frontman Michael Jackson was merely 13 years old when he sang the lead vocals on "Sugar Daddy."
Record Label
The song was released under the iconic record label, Motown Records.
B-side Track
The B-side of the "Sugar Daddy" single was a song called "I'm So Happy."
Gold Certification
Upon its release, the "Sugar Daddy" single achieved a Gold certification from the RIAA, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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.
Last Hit Single
This 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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