Sammy Davis Jr. coined his nickname with his hit rendition of a song from 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'. Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley wrote 'The Candy Man' for the film. It was sung by Aubrey Woods who played the part of the candy store owner. Newley was unhappy with Woods' performance and offered to do the part himself; but the producers declined. Later that year, the Mike Curb Congregation recorded an instrumental version of the song and approached Davis to sing it with them. Davis didn't like the song; but agreed to record it. 'The Candy Man' became an international hit for him and his signature song. It went to number two in Canada and number one on the US pop and adult contemporary charts.
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Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew
Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two
The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sigh
Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie
The Candy Man, the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
The Candy Man
Makes everything he bakes
Satisfying and delicious
Now you talk about your childhood wishes,
You can even eat the dishes
Oh, who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
The Candy Man
Makes everything he bakes
Satisfying and delicious
Talk about your childhood wishes,
You can even eat the dishes
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Candy Man, the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
Yes, the Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
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