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"The Coffee Song" (occasionally subtitled "They've Got an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil") is a novelty song written by Bob Hilliard and Dick Miles, first recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1946. Later that year it was recorded by The Smart Set, and by others in later years. The song caricatures Brazil's coffee surplus, claiming (among other things) that no other beverages are available, and that the daughter of a politician was fined for drinking water. Snowclones on this phrase have been used in analyses of the coffee industry, and of the Brazilian economy and culture. Sinatra re-recorded the song in 1960 for his inaugural Reprise release, Ring-a-Ding-Ding! 


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1961
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Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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General Information
"The Coffee Song" is a song performed by renowned American singer and actor, Frank Sinatra - It was released in 1946, making it one of Sinatra's earlier works.
Composition
The song's lyrics were written by Bob Hilliard and its music was composed by Dick Miles.
Song Theme
The themes of the song revolve around Brazil's coffee industry, mentioning types and quantities of coffee present in the country.
Song Performance
This song marked the first time Sinatra worked with arranger Axel Stordahl, who was associated with him for a significant part of his career.
Song Popularity
While the song was not a massive hit upon its initial release, it has since become a favorite among Sinatra fans due in part to its catchy tune and unique theme.
Unique Lyrics
The lyrics of the song humorously exaggerate the abundance of coffee in Brazil, stating, "They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil".
Covers and Performances
The song has been covered by several artists, including Sam Cooke and Rosemary Clooney.
Album Inclusion
In 1961, "The Coffee Song" was included in Sinatra's compilation album titled "Ring-a-Ding-Ding!" which was his first album under his own record label, Reprise Records.
Sinatra's Relationship with Brazil
Interestingly, Brazil does seem to have a special place in Sinatra's repertoire; apart from "The Coffee Song", he also recorded another popular song about the country - "Brazil".
Song Trivia
In some live performances of "The Coffee Song", Sinatra would jokingly refer to the song as a commercial for coffee.

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