Billy Stewart - Summertime

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Chuck a-chuck-chuck (huh! yeah!)


A summertime
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin, don't you know my darling, I said a-right now
And the cotton is high
Like-a like-a like-a you're daddy's rich
And your mommy's good-lookin', yeah
So hush, pretty little baby, don't you cry

One of these, one of these, one of these mornings, darlin'
You're gonna rise, you're gonna rise up singin'
Then you'll spread your little wings, your little wings
And-a take to the ska-da-da-da-dy
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... until-a that mornin'
There's nothin' gonna harm you, girl
With Mommy and Daddy standing by, yeah

Pretty little darlin', I said, a-right now
Don't let a tear, don't let a tear, don't let a tear
Little darlin', I said, fall a-from your eyes

So hush, pretty baby
Do-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-on't
You-ooo
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Chuck a-chuck-chuck

Little darlin' do not let a tear fall-a from your ey-ey-ey-ey-eye
Whoa!

[nikabarnech]

This is my great uncle! So proud to be related to such talent! My grandfather (his brother Johnny Stewart) has a few songs as well. My dad has lived on in this legacy of singing!!! Love seeing all of the positivity around this music!

[kmart]

By far the best rendition of this song. The brass has a distant, epic feel to it and Stewart's very melodic scat style is superb. What a great song

[RubenMontes-jt]

I never get tired of hearing this song. Shame we lost Mr. Billy Stewart too young ..

[ericjohnson]

Man... my father used to sing this to me when I was little at bedtime to go too sleep. He loved Billy Stewart. He has dementia, but when I played this video, his face perked right up; as if, it took him back to when I was young. Thank god for small favors....

[fordpickup]

Hands down the best version of the song Billy did justice with the song.

[danteduruisseau]

Who else smiled and was head nodding while listening to this?

[cynthianayeh]

I love this version of Summertime.  I agree, Billy owns it on this.

[jameselkin]

Summer of 1967 and this song was back on the charts. It took me 45 years to find it again; there are so many versions but this is the very best!

[davidbullock]

Can’t believe I found this absolute Banger age the age of 46. I have been deprived of this Summer Anthem for too many years. 🔥

[jamesricklef]

What a great version of this song.  Billy Stewart totally owns it here.

[Schmoople]

What a classic. The man's vocals are amazing. I love this song. :)

[carolkrone]

Best rendition of Summertime I've ever heard.

[snub_vision]

2020 and I’m still playing this jam thanks to the Coronavirus

[richardgab]

For many decades I thought this was the voice of a young Van Morisson. Then I found out it was actually Billy Stewart. Great song! This was first version I heard of this classic song.

[michaeldose]

Billy died young but this song is one heck a legacy.  Timeless! Thank you Billy, and thank you for uploading this amazing piece of work.

[dennisswift]

Rest In Peace Billy you always nailed it, awesome voice

[virtualwhispers]

WOW, I'd like to see somebody try and sing this song like he did - Gave me chills and took me back to my younger years! ... Much love.

[TheLT]

1970 in the NAVY, this dude was on every radio his version and voice the best...

[perfectibility]

Love the cowboy hats and the Southwest/Spanish-style brass.

[lolalyle]

Your great uncle was awesome amazing voice