Sugar Town
Nancy Sinatra
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I got some troubles, but they won't last I'm gonna lay right down here in the grass And pretty soon all my troubles will pass 'Cause I'm in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town I never had a dog that liked me some Never had a friend or wanted one So I just lay back and laugh at the sun 'Cause I'm in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town Yesterday it rained in Tennessee I heard it also rained in Tallahassee But not a drop fell on little old me 'Cause I was in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town If I had a million dollars or ten I'd give to ya, world, and then You'd go away and let me spend My life in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town
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Written by: Lee Hazlewood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Sugar Town" is a pop song performed by Americanist singer and actress Nancy Sinatra, released in 1966.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and became Sinatra's fourth Top 10 hit of the year.
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Legendary WriterThe song was written and produced by Lee Hazlewood, a legendary country singer, songwriter, and producer known for his work with Nancy Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra.
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Unique Song Composition"Sugar Town" is characterized by its dreamy arrangement and is often classified as part of the Sunshine Pop genre.
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Career ImpactThe song became one of Nancy Sinatra's signature hits, along with "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and "Somethin' Stupid" - a duet with her father, Frank Sinatra.
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International SuccessApart from its success in the United States, "Sugar Town" reached number eight in the United Kingdom, number nine in Australia, and had significant success in several other international markets.
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Album ReleaseThe song appeared on Sinatra's second studio album, "Sugar," which included other popular songs such as "Somethin' Stupid" and "Love Eyes."
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Grammy NominationsIn 1967, Sinatra received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary (R&R) Solo Vocal Performance - Female for "Sugar Town."
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Lyrics InterpretationSome fans and critics have interpreted the "sugar town" in the lyrics as a metaphor for a state of bliss or ignorance.
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Pop Culture Reference"Sugar Town" has appeared in several films and television series, including the 1999 romantic comedy "The Sweetest Thing" and the 2006 drama film "The Black Dahlia."
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Covers and Notable PerformancesOver the years, "Sugar Town" has been covered by various artists, including Zooey Deschanel, who performed the song on her band, She & Him's Christmas album, "Christmas Party."
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