Black Strap Molasses
Black Strap Molasses is a novelty song by Carmine Ennis and Marilou Harrington, released in August 1951. It was recorded by the movie stars Groucho Marx, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman, and Danny Kaye, with chorus and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke. The song was a popular success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard charts, but was banned from some radio networks because it was perceived as promoting commercial products.
| "Black Strap Molasses" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Danny Kaye, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman, and Groucho Marx | |
| A-side | "How D' Ye Do and Shake Hands (from the film Alice in Wonderland)" |
| Released | August 1951 |
| Recorded | August 12, 1951, with chorus and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke |
| Genre | Popular |
| Length | 2:39 |
| Label | Decca Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Carmine Ennis, Marilou Harrington |
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