Lucretia Macevil
Ray Anthony · Other Songs - Ray Anthony
Hard luck and trouble, bound to be your claim to fame
Tail shakin', home breakin', truckin' through town
Each and ev'ry country mother's son hangin' 'round
Drive a young man insane
Evil, that's your name
Lucretia Mac Evil, that's the thing you're doin' fine
Back seat Delilah, got your sixfoot jug o' wine
I hear your mother was the talk of the stix
Nothin' that your daddy wouldn't do for kicks
Never done a thing worth while
Evil, woman child
Devil got you, Lucy under lock and key
Ain't about to set you free
Signed, sealed and witnessed on the day you were born
No use trying to fake him out, no use trying to make him out
Soon he'll be taking out his due
What you gonna do, oh
Lucy Mac Evil
Honey, where you been all night?
Your hair's all messed up, babe
'N' the clothes your wearin'
Just don't fit you right
Big Daddy Joes paying your monthly rent
Tells his wife he can't imagine where the money's went
Dressing you up in style, evil woman child
Lucretia Macevil
Ray Anthony's 'Lucretia Macevil' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's sophisticated vocal style. Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track showcases Anthony's signature smooth delivery and intricate scat singing, which were hallmarks of his work with his orchestra. The song exemplifies the genre's blend of jazz improvisation and pop sensibilities, featuring a driving rhythm section that propelled the melody forward. As part of Anthony's extensive discography, the recording reflects the polished production values and ensemble playing characteristic of his career during this period. The piece remains a notable song in the catalog of mid-century swing music, capturing the elegance and technical proficiency that defined the era's leading big bands.