Her career peaked in the late 1960s with a string of pop music hits. Her best-known hit, These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - which popularized and made her synonymous with Go-Go boots - was written by Lee Hazlewood. These Boots... has been covered by many artists such as Geri Halliwell, Megadeth, Jessica Simpson, Lil' Kim, Little Birdy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Crispin Hellion Glover and KMFDM.
Nancy also co-starred in a number of films, including Roger Corman's The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda and Bruce Dern, and Speedway with Elvis Presley, made guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and starred in a number of television specials, most notable among them the 1967 Emmy Award-winning special "Movin' with Nancy", in which she appeared with her father and his Rat Pack pals Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.. In the 1970s, she slowed down her musical activity and ceased acting in order to concentrate on being a wife and mother. She returned to the studio in 1981 to record a country album with Mel Tillis called, Mel & Nancy.
At the age of 54, she posed for Playboy in their May 1995 issue, released a new CD, One More Time, and made guest appearances on TV shows to promote the new material.
Most Recently, the song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (originally recorded by Cher) was used on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's hit Kill Bill.
On July 28, 2006, for the film Another Gay Movie (2006), she released the song "Another Gay Sunshine Day" from the Another Gay Movie Soundtrack.
Sugar Town
Nancy Sinatra Lyrics
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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
'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
Nancy Sinatra's song "Sugar Town" has an upbeat tune and whimsical lyrics that suggest a carefree attitude towards life's challenges. The opening lyrics "I got some troubles, but they won't last" indicates that the singer is experiencing some problems but believes they will pass with time. The reference to laying in the grass suggests a desire to escape and relax, which is further emphasized in the chorus "Cause I'm in shoo-shoo-shoo Sugar Town".
The second verse "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" highlights loneliness and a lack of human connection, but the singer seems content in their solitude. The third verse "Yesterday it rained in Tennessee, I heard it also rained in Tallahassee, But not a drop fell on little old me" plays with the idea that the singer is immune to the problems of the world around them.
The final verse "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 Sugar Town" suggests that the singer would rather be left alone in their imaginary Sugar Town, where everything is sweet, rather than face reality. Overall, the lyrics in "Sugar Town" portray a desire to escape from life's challenges and live in a more carefree and idyllic world.
Line by Line Meaning
I got some troubles, but they won't last
I am facing some difficulties lately, but I know that they won't stay for long.
I'm gonna lay right down here in the grass
I am going to take a peaceful nap in the grass to relax my mind and enjoy the moment.
And pretty soon all my troubles will pass
I am hoping that my worries will disappear soon, so I can be carefree again.
'Cause I'm in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo
Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town
I am currently in a happy and joyful state of mind, a place of peacefulness and sweetness.
I never had a dog that liked me some
I never had a dog that was friendly or fond of me.
Never had a friend or wanted one
I never had any close companions, nor did I feel the need to have them around.
So I just lay back and laugh at the sun
I enjoy the simplicity of life, as I can lay back and appreciate the warmth of the sun.
'Cause I'm in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo
Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town
I am currently in a happy and joyful state of mind, a place of peacefulness and sweetness.
Yesterday it rained in Tennessee
There's a chance of rain in Tennessee. It was raining there on the day before today.
I heard it also rained in Tallahassee
I got the news that it was raining in Tallahassee too.
But not a drop fell on little old me
Fortunately, I wasn't affected by the aforementioned rain, not even a single drop touched me.
'Cause I was in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo
Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town
I am currently in a happy and joyful state of mind, a place of peacefulness and sweetness.
If I had a million dollars or ten
If I ever had truckloads of cash, be it millions or even billions.
I'd give to ya, world, and then
I'd give my wealth to the world as a generous charity, as a way of contributing positively to the lives of the people.
You'd go away and let me spend
I hope that the wealth I give will help people enough to not need to bother me with their problems, so I can spend my life in peace.
My life in shoo-shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo-shoo
Shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo, shoo-shoo Sugar Town
I am currently in a happy and joyful state of mind, a place of peacefulness and sweetness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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LYRICS
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
byjingoe
I was seven years old when this song was released and I absolutely loved it. Forty-two years later it brings back very happy memories of hot sunny days and blindingly bright skies here in Australia.
Расул Бурлаков
how are u doing man? ur coment was texted when i was 3. im 16 now…
lefazo
@Расул Бурлаков same with me
Agent 🧡
I wasn't born yet 😅
I become 13 On june
sean sands
I was 6 yours old
harko1962
You're my age.....
jimkuz27
Nancy Sinatra is a very talented singer! A great voice & a beautiful Lady!
Nestor123057
Yes, she could actually sing.
Disasteroid
Sorry, dear reader- I've said it before- but I just can't get enough of this song. Thank you, Better Call Saul for brining this gem into my life. ❤🍻
Edwin Marzan
First time hearing this song was from the TV Series "Better Call Saul." That's what brings me here. I'm 62 years old and never heard it before but hearing it now I instantly knew of it's simplicity and greatness. Youngsters these days have nothing like this, unfortunately.