My Wubba Dolly (Rubber Dolly)

Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald

I've tried and tried to be so good

You know that very well

But when I kissed him, there you stood, Oh!

Promise you won't tell



My mommy told me if I was goody

That she would buy me a wubba dolly

So don't you tell her I kissed a fella

Or she won't buy me that wubba dolly

I know I've been up to tricks Oh! Oh!

I'm in a fix I want that dolly Indeed I do

But what a fella I want him too



My mommy told me if I was goody

That she would buy me a wubba dolly

So don't you tell her I kissed a fella

Or she won't buy me that wubba dolly

I know I've been up to tricks Oh! Oh!

I'm in a fix I want that dolly indeed I do

But what a fella I want him too



Is it the fella or the dolly

Or the dolly or the fella

Or the fella or the dolly

For you is it the fella or the dolly

Or the dolly or the fella

What are you gonna do



My mommy told me if I was goody

That she would buy me a wubba dolly

So don't you tell her I kissed a fella

Or she won't buy me that wubba dolly

I know I've been up to tricks Oh! Oh!

I'm in a fix I want that dolly indeed I do

But what a fella I want him too

My Wubba Dolly (Rubber Dolly)

Ella Fitzgerald delivers a spirited performance of 'My Wubba Dolly (Rubber Dolly)' that showcases her mastery of scat singing and rhythmic improvisation. Recorded in the vibrant swing era, the track exemplifies her ability to transform simple melodies into complex musical conversations. The song highlights her technical precision and emotional depth, characteristic of her extensive discography. As a standout recording, it reflects the lively jazz culture of her time and demonstrates her enduring influence on vocal jazz. This piece stands as a testament to her artistry, capturing the essence of swing through her unique vocal style and dynamic interplay.