Alright, Okay, You Win

"Alright, Okay, You Win"
Single by Peggy Lee
B-side"My Man"
ReleasedDecember 1958
GenreJazz
Length2:51
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
Peggy Lee singles chronology
"Sweetheart"
(1958) 		"Alright, Okay, You Win"
(1958) 		"My Man"
(1959)

"Alright, Okay, You Win" is a jazz standard written by Sid Wyche (music) and Mayme Watts (lyrics).[1] It was first recorded in 1955 by several artists including Ella Johnson, The Modernaires, Bill Farrell, and Count Basie, but failed to chart nationally.[2][3] Peggy Lee's 1958 recording (Capitol 45-19202) reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.[4] It has since become a jazz standard,[5] which has been recorded by numerous artists.

Paul McCartney can be heard singing some lyrics from it as he prepares to record a take of the song "You Never Give Me Your Money". The recording is featured on the 50th Anniversary Edition of Abbey Road.

References

  1. ^ "Blues Blast magazine : Issue 12-42 October 25 2018". Bluesblastmagazine.com. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Billboard Magazine, September 3, 1955, p. 47
  3. ^ Billboard Magazine, October 22, 1955, p. 20
  4. ^ "Peggy Lee". Billboard.com.
  5. ^ "Alright Okay You Win". En.schott-music.com.