Makin' Whoopee - Louis Armstrong

Makin' Whoopee

Louis Armstrong

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Song Introduction

"Makin' Whoopee" is a classic jazz standard composed by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson in 1928. Louis Armstrong recorded his iconic rendition in 1939 with his Hot Five band. Armstrong's version features his distinctive trumpet playing and charismatic vocals, bringing the song's humorous and poignant lyrics about marriage to life. His interpretation highlights his unparalleled ability to infuse traditional jazz with personal flair, making "Makin' Whoopee" a timeless piece in his extensive repertoire. The song remains beloved by jazz enthusiasts and continues to be covered by artists worldwide.

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Lyric

Another bride, another June

Another sunny honeymoon

Another season, another reason

For makin' whoopee

A lot of shoes, a lot of rice

The groom is nervous, he answers twice

It's really killin' that he's so willin'

To makin' whoopee

Now picture a little love nest

Down where the roses cling

Picture the same sweet love nest

Think what a year can bring

Yes

He's washin' dishes, and baby clothes

He's so ambitious, he even sews

But don't forget, folks

That's what you get, folks

For makin' whoopee

Another year, maybe less

What's this I hear?

Well, can't you guess?

She feels neglected, and he's suspected

Of makin' whoopee

Yeah, she sits alone 'most every night

He doesn't phone, he doesn't write

He says he's busy, but she says, "Is he?"

He's makin' whoopee

Now, he doesn't make much money

Only five thousand per

Some judge who thinks he's funny

Says, "You'll pay six to her"

He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail"

The judge says, "Budge, right into jail

You'd better keep her, I think it's cheaper

Than makin' whoopee"

Yes

Yeah, you'd better keep her

Daddy, I think it's cheaper

Than makin' whoopee

- It's already the end -