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Black Strap Molasses is a novelty song by Carmine Ennis and Marilou Harrington, released in August 1951. [2] [3] [4] It was recorded by the movie stars Groucho Marx, Jimmy Durante, Jane Wyman, and Danny Kaye, with chorus and orchestra directed by Sonny Burke. [5]
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The song features a quartet of movie stars, including Danny Kaye, Jane Wyman, Jimmy Durante, and Groucho Marx. Their voices perfectly harmonize as they sing about the wonders of black strap molasses and wheat germ bread.
The song "Black Strap Molasses" is by Carmine Ennis and Marilou Harrington.Sound file was done by Cary Ginell.
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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.
Jane Wyman (/ ˈ w aɪ m ə n / WY-mən; born Sarah Jane Mayfield; January 5, 1917 – September 10, 2007) was an American actress. A star of both movies and television she received an Academy Award for Best Actress (1948), four Golden Globe Awards (1948, 1950, 1951 and 1983) and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards (1957 and 1959).
Jane Wyman sings about her grandpa, who despite being older than the old grey mare, is full of life and happiness. The secret to his longevity? You guessed it, black strap molasses and wheat germ bread.
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