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"Sweet Sue, Just You"
Sheet music cover, 1928
Song
Published1928
Songwriter(s)Victor Young and Will J. Harris

"Sweet Sue, Just You" is an American popular song of 1928, composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Will J. Harris.[1] Popular versions in 1928 were by Earl Burtnett (vocal by the Biltmore Trio) and by Ben Pollack (vocal by Franklyn Baur).[2]

It has become a popular jazz standard, with versions recorded by many artists. It's also widely popular among jug bands.

The titular 'Sue' refers to actress and talent agent Sue Carol.[3]

Other recordings

Film appearances

The song was performed by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley in the season one I Love Lucy episode "Breaking the Lease" (1952) and again by Ball the season four episode "Mr. and Mrs. TV Show" (1954). It was also played by Ball, Vance, Frawley and Keith Thibodeaux in the season six episode "Ragtime Band" (1957).

The play Sweet Sue by A. R. Gurney features the song.

References

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  3. ^ "Sue Carol Ladd". LA Times. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  4. ^ Rayno, Don (2003). Paul Whiteman - Pioneer in American Music - Vol 1. Martyland, USA: Scarecrow Press. p. 651. ISBN 0-8108-4579-2.
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  10. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 135. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
  11. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 282. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
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