He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never featured himself as a soloist on either one.
A leader of one of the so-called "Sweet" bands of the Big Band era, he made a large number of records for Vocalion Records, RCA Victor, Columbia Records, and the American Decca record label. Kaye was known for an audience participation gimmick called "So You Want To Lead A Band?" where audience members would be called onto stage in an attempt to conduct the orchestra, with the possibility of winning batons. Kaye was also known for his use of "singing of song titles", which was emulated by Kay Kyser and Blue Barron.
Musicians included Ralph Flanagan, Dale Cornell and Marty Oscard. Singers included Don Cornell (not related to Dale Cornell), Billy Williams, and Nancy Norman.
He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992 and for his contribution
to the recording industry has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Daddy
Sammy Kaye Lyrics
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Lazy Daisy Mae
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
At times alarming, so they say
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
To whom she used to sing this song
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, Daddy
You ought to get the best for me
The song Daddy by Sammy Kaye tells the story of a woman named Lazy Daisy Mae who wants nothing but the best for herself. She sings to her partner who is tall, dark, handsome, and strong, asking for a diamond ring, bracelets, sables, and other luxuries. She believes she would be a great sensation and inspiration if she had all those things. The song ends with the repetition of her plea for a brand new car, champagne, caviar, and the fatherly figure, Daddy, is told to get the best for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, listen to my story about a gal named Daisy Mae
Let me tell you a story about a woman named Daisy Mae.
Lazy Daisy Mae
Daisy Mae is known to be lazy.
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
People find Daisy Mae to be sweet and charming in her mannerisms.
At times alarming, so they say
Some people find her actions to be concerning.
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
Daisy Mae has a boyfriend who is physically attractive and imposing.
To whom she used to sing this song
She used to sing a song to her boyfriend.
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daisy Mae is asking her boyfriend for expensive gifts.
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
She believes that her boyfriend should spare no expense in getting her the best things.
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Daisy Mae is also asking her boyfriend for luxurious clothes.
Clothes with Paris labels?
She wants her clothes to have designer labels from Paris.
Here's an amazing revelation
Daisy Mae has a surprising fact to share.
With a bit of stimulation
If she is motivated in the right way.
I'd be a great sensation
She could do amazing things.
I'd be your inspiration
She would inspire and motivate her boyfriend.
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daisy Mae wants her boyfriend to also buy her a car and other luxury items.
Daddy, Daddy
She keeps insisting on her demands.
You ought to get the best for me
She believes that her boyfriend should give her the best of everything.
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