That's Your Red Wagon
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
Be the laughing stock all over town
That's your red wagon
That's your red wagon
So just keep draggin' your red wagon along
If you stick your nose someplace it don't belong
Doncha come to me if things go wrong
That's your red wagon
That's your red wagon
So just keep draggin your red wagon along
When you're making your bed, don't forget who'll do the lyin' there
And when you butter your bread
Don't expect me to eat your share
If you wanna play the horses
Doncha come to me if they don't show
That's your red wagon, that's your red wagon
So just keep draggin your red wagon along
Now you've finally learned you'll get burned if you play with fire
So don't come runnin to me you can't use me for your spare tire
If you wanna sing me love songs, don't know my key
Don't you come singin' the blues to me
That's your red wagon, oh, that's your red wagon
So just keep draggin your red wagon along
That's your red wagon, your red wagon,
oh, your red wagon, yea, your red wagon
So just keep draggin your red wagon along
That's Your Red Wagon
Anita O'Day's 'That's Your Red Wagon' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's vocal style, showcasing her signature bright, clear tone and rhythmic phrasing. Recorded in the late 1930s, the track exemplifies the genre's blend of jazz improvisation and pop sensibility that defined the period. The song reflects the upbeat, carefree spirit of the time, featuring a lively arrangement typical of O'Day's work with her orchestra. It remains a significant song in her discography, illustrating her ability to deliver catchy melodies with a distinct vocal personality that influenced countless subsequent vocalists. The recording captures the essence of big band performance, highlighting both the instrumental energy and O'Day's precise delivery.

