Jock_Girl 21st Dec 2013
| | This is a cover of the track by Little Willie John, with two verses replaced by ones written by Peggy Lee herself. The 'Captain Smith and Pocahontas' and 'Romeo and Juliet' verses are the new ones, substituted for ones that were deemed to be too racy. While her contribution is uncredited, her version has gone on to be the standard version of the song.
What is most ironic is that even with her two new verses, the song itself is still quite sensuous.
A US pressing is a distinct possibility as a release by Nat King Cole (Capitol 4056) is known in the USA |