Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)

Peggy Lee

About Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)

"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" is a popular song that was written by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour and published in 1947. Peggy Lee recorded the song on November 25, 1947, with Dave Barbour's orchestra as backing. Released by Capitol Records (catalog number 15022), it became her biggest chart hit. For the week ending January 23, 1948, the single entered Billboard's Best Sellers chart, where it spent 21 weeks, nine of those at number one. Mañana is Spanish for "tomorrow" (though it also means "morning"). The theme of the humorous song is the singer wanting to put off urgent tasks until the next day. The song is typically performed with stereotypical Hispanic accents, and with a Latin flavor to the backup band. 


Year:
1998
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The faucet she is dripping and the fence she's fallin' down
My pocket needs some money, so I can't go into town
My brother isn't working and my sister doesn't care
The car she needs a motor so I can't go anywhere

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)

My mother's always working, she's working very hard
But every time she looks for me I'm sleeping in the yard
My mother thinks I'm lazy and maybe she is right
I'll go to work mañana but I gotta sleep tonight

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)

Oh, once I had some money but I gave it to my friend
He said he'd pay me double, it was only for a lend
But he said a little later that the horse she was so slow
Why he give the horse my money is something I don't know

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)

My brother took a suitcase and he went away to school
My father said he only learned to be a silly fool
My father said that I should learn to make a chile pot
But then I burned the house down, the chile was too hot

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)

The window she is broken and the rain is comin' in
If someone doesn't fix it I'll be soaking to my skin
But if we wait a day or two the rain may go away
And we don't need a window on such a sunny day

(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)
Oba! Oba!
(Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me)
Oba! Oba!

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Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs. more »

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Written by: SERGIO LORANDI, SIMONE COEN, FABIO VENTURINI, EDVARD HAGERUP GRIEG

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Singer Information
Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music vocalist, songwriter, composer, and actress with a career spanning six decades. Her cool yet sensual style made her a popular and critically acclaimed artist.
Song Release
"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" was released in 1947.
Commercial Success
It was a major commercial success for Lee, reaching #1 on the Billboard Pop chart, where it remained for nine consecutive weeks from March to May in 1948.
Songwriter Credits
Peggy Lee co-wrote "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" with her husband, Dave Barbour.
Language Influence
The song is one of Peggy Lee's more recognizable tunes and brilliantly blends English lyrics with a Latin-themed melody to create a catchy, upbeat track. Many believe it to have been inspired by Lee's visit to Mexico.
Record Label
"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" was released under the Capitol Records label.
Notable Achievement
The song became the top-seller in disc sales, sheet music, and juke box plays in 1948.
Historic Records
Until the 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" stayed at number one for 10 weeks, "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" held the record for the longest-reigning number one single by a female solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 history.
Musical Style
This song is typified by a playful rhythm and a light-hearted vibe that is a significant departure from the heart-wrenching ballads Lee is better known for.
Song Legacy
"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" is lauded as one of the classic examples of a novelty song, due to its humorous lyrics and catchy melody. It continues to be covered by various artists and continues to appear in various media to this day.
Lyrics
While seemingly upbeat and fun, the lyrics to "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" actually articulate a resistance to hard work, a 'laid-back' philosophy, and the pleasure of procrastination, all with a humorous edge.
Reception
Even though some have criticized the song as being slightly stereotypical of a 'lazy' Mexican lifestyle, it has remained a much-loved classic in the annals of American pop music.

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