Satin Doll
"Satin Doll" is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded countless times, by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, 101 Strings, Terry Callier, and Nancy Wilson. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a ii-V-I turnaround.
Johnny Mercer was often asked to write lyrics to already popular songs. The lyrics to "Satin Doll" were written after the song was already a hit in its instrumental version. Ellington used "Satin Doll" as the closing number at most of his concerts.
Bill Doggett recorded a version on his 1959 tribute album Salute To Duke Ellington (King Records 533).
The Coasters released a version of the song on their 1960 album, One by One.
The popular 1950s group The Gaylords recorded a version of "Satin Doll" in 1958.
The American vocal group The Stylistics recorded a cover version for their 1976 album, Once Upon a Juke Box.
Dr. John released a version of the song on his 1999 album, Duke Elegant.
Satin Doll (Shirley Scott album)
Satin Doll is an album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label in 1963. It was Scot's second album of Duke Ellington compositions after Scottie Plays the Duke (1959).
Reception
The Allmusic review stated "A bit more prim, though Scott still burns".
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Satin Doll (Bobbi Humphrey album)
Satin Doll is the fourth studio album by American jazz flautist Bobbi Humphrey recorded in 1974 and released on the Blue Note label.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Andrew Hamilton awarded the album 3½ stars stating "This album isn't as compelling as Blacks and Blues, but is far more impressive than the jazz fusion happening at the same time".
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Satin Doll
ALBUMS
- Red Hot + Indigo released: 2001
- Smooth Jazz Plays D released:
Smooth Jazz Plays D
- Don't Get Around Much Anymore (feat. Pamela Williams)
- Take the ''A'' Train (feat. Carl Evans Jr. of Fattburger)
- Satin Doll (feat. Kevin Toney)
- I Got It Bad (feat. Chuck Loeb)
- Caravan (feat. Everette Harp)
- In a Sentimental Mood (feat. Kim Waters)
- It Don't Mean a Thing (feat. Yvette Cason)
- Sophisticated Lady (feat. Chieli Minucci)
- Holding Court (feat. Kevin Toney and Rahmlee Davis)
- Prelude to a Kiss (feat. Kevin Toney)
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by Dr. John
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by James Darren
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by Patti Austin
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by Ella Fitzgerald
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by Count Basie
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by Hooverphonic
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by Chills
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by Nancy Wilson
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by Duke Ellington
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by Stevie Wonder
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by Nina Simone
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by James Darren Aka. Vic Fontaine
Satin Doll
by: Dr. JohnCigarette holder which wigs me
Over her shoulder, she digs me
Out cattin' that satin doll
Baby, shall we go out skippin?
Careful, amigo, you're flippin'
Speaks Latin, that satin doll
She's nobody's fool so I'm playing it cool as can be
I'll give it a whirl but I ain't for no girl catching me
Switch a rooney
Telephone numbers, well, you know
Doin' my rumbas with uno
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