Originally recorded in 1936 by The Harlem Hamfats as "Weed Smoker's Dream." Later on composer Kansas Joe McCoy re-wrote his song - cleaned it up, really - and it became "Why Don't You Do Right?"
Peggy Lee sold a million copies in 1942, Jessica Rabbit (second-best red-haired singer ever) had a hit with it in 1988.
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Hearing Naomi open up her voice on this blues track is great! This very lively record is a great pick-me-up. Fine musicianship, solid singer, highly swinging. Alex P