Why Don't You Do Right (get Me Some Money, Too!)
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SKU: A0.1267134
By Peggy Lee. By Joe McCoy. Arranged by Michael Thomas Coull. 20th Century,Blues,Contemporary,Jazz,Standards. 10 pages. MTC Publishing #859768. Published by MTC Publishing (A0.1267134).Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money, Too) - Choral Arrangement for SATB and Piano arranged by Michael Thomas Coull
Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too!) was originally recorded as Weed Smoker's Dream and is an American blues and jazz-influenced pop song written by ‘Kansas Joe’ McCoy and Herb Morand in 1936. Both men are given composer credits on the original 78 record label, although Morand’s name is misspelled.
In 1936, the Harlem Hamfats recorded the Weed Smoker’s Dream. Band member Joe McCoy later rewrote the song, refining both the composition and lyrics. The new tune, titled Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too!), was recorded by Lil Green in 1941, with guitar by William ‘Big Bill’ Broonzy. The minor key twelve-bar blues song, with a few chord substitutions, proved popular and quickly became a jazz standard.
With its roots in blues music, the song originally dealt with a marijuana smoker reminiscing about lost financial opportunities. After it was rewritten, it took on the perspective of the female partner, chastising her man for his irresponsible ways: ‘Why don't you do right, like some other men do? Get out of here and get me some money too!’
A wonderful bluesy arrangement for full SATB choir with piano accompaniment, not just fun for the choir to sing, but also one the audience will really enjoy too.
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