Sugar and Spice

The Searchers

About Sugar and Spice

"Sugar and Spice" is a 1963 song by Merseybeat band The Searchers written by Tony Hatch under the pseudonym Fred Nightingale. It made number two on the UK charts (on Pye) and number 44 in the USA charts. The composer and producer of "Sugar and Spice": Tony Hatch, had produced the precedent Searchers' single: a cover of the Drifters' "Sweets for My Sweet" which had afforded the Searchers a #1 UK hit. Hatch, having written "Sugar and Spice" on the template of "Sweets for My Sweet", pitched his original song to the Searchers as the work of an as-yet unknown songwriter named Fred Nightingale, as Hatch felt the group might be dismissive of the song if they knew it to be their producer's work. The first line of the chorus "Sugar and spice and all things nice" references the nursery rhyme What Are Little Girls Made Of?, while the second line of the chorus is the title of the well-known Pete Seeger/ Lee Hays composition "Kisses Sweeter than Wine". The Searchers recorded a German rendering of the song entitled Süß ist sie [1], and also the French rendering C'est De Notre Age. [2], released in both countries by French Record Label, Disques Vogue. 


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1997
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Sugar and spice and all things nice
Kisses sweeter than wine
Sugar and spice and all things nice
You know that little girl is mine

Everybody stops and stares at my baby
When she's walkin' down the street
People passin' by just look at my baby
Cause my baby looks so sweet
You know she's

Sugar and spice and all things nice
Kisses sweeter than wine
Sugar and spice and all things nice
You know that little girl is mine

Every time we kiss I get that feelin'
Every time we simply meet
When I see you smile I get that feelin' 
Cause my baby looks so sweet
You know she's

Sugar and spice and all things nice
Kisses sweeter than wine
Sugar and spice and all things nice
You know that little girl is mine

Never ever know a girl so lovely
Sweet enough to want to eat
Everybody's crazy 'bout my baby
Cause my baby looks so sweet
You know she's

Sugar and spice and all things nice
Kisses sweeter than wine
Sugar and spice and all things nice
You know that little girl is mine

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The Searchers

The Searchers are an English beat group, who emerged as part of the 1960s Merseybeat scene along with the Beatles, the Fourmost, the Merseybeats, the Swinging Blue Jeans, and Gerry & the Pacemakers. more »

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Written by: FRED NIGHTINGALE

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10 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Sugar and Spice" is a popular song performed by British rock band, The Searchers.
Production Details
The song was released in 1963 as a part of the band's debut album 'Meet The Searchers'.
Songwriter Identity
While initially credited to 'Fred Nightingale', it was later revealed that the song was actually penned by the prolific songwriter and producer, Tony Hatch.
Popularity
"Sugar and Spice" became one of The Searchers' biggest hits, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles chart.
Song Style
The song is known for its upbeat, catchy melody, aligning with The Searchers’ signature Merseybeat style, characterized by raw, energetic sound coupled with harmonious vocals.
Authorship Issues
In a move to avoid paying composer royalties to Hatch, the song was originally credited to the pseudonym 'Fred Nightingale'. This caused a conflict that resulted in Tony Hatch not writing for The Searchers again.
Musical Influence
The Searchers' recording of "Sugar and Spice" was notable for its jangly 12-string guitar sound which was later influential on the sound of many bands, particularly in the jangle pop genre.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Cryan' Shames, which achieved a top 50 hit in the U.S with it in 1966.
Legacy
More than half a century after its release, "Sugar and Spice" remains a classic piece of the early UK rock 'n' roll canon, continuing to be played on oldies stations and elsewhere.
Live Performances
The Searchers often included "Sugar and Spice" in their performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity within their repertoire.

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