Peak
1
Weeks
21
Score
4,106
Chart Year
1972
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Aubrey Woods performed this in the 1971 movie Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson. Co-writer Anthony Newley was so appalled at Woods' performance that he asked producers Stan Margulies and David Wolper to let him perform Woods' role if they could reshoot the scene, but Newley's offer was turned down. As the movie wrapped up production, Mike Curb recorded an instrumental backing for the song with Sammy Davis Jr. in mind. The former member of the Rat Pack didn't like the song at first but decided to do it anyway. The result: the biggest hit of Davis' career. Newley wasn't too thrilled with Davis's version either. He was recording his own edition of the song when MGM released Davis's version as a single. Newley was going through a divorce from actress Joan Collins in the same year Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory was released. In 1985, this became the "Sunshine Baker Man" in a television commercial. Davis sang it, too. This song was used in the animated film Madagascar as Alex the lion is hit with a tranquilizer dart. >> After Sammy reluctantly eventually agreed to record the song, he rushed through it in two takes before heading to Vietnam to entertain the troops. "This record is going straight into the toilet," he complained at the time. "Not just around the rim but into the bowl, and it may just pull my whole career down with it." (Source Mojo magazine)
(Candy Man) (Hey, Candy Man) Alright everybody gather 'round The Candy Man is here What kind of candy do you want? Sweet chocolate? Chocolate malted candy? Gum drops, anything you want You've come to the right man Because I'm the Candy Man Who can take a sunrise? (Who can take a sunrise?) Sprinkle it with dew (sprinkle it with dew) Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two The Candy Man (the Candy Man) Ooh, the Candy Man can (the Candy Man can) The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (makes the world taste good) Who can take a rainbow? (Who can take a rainbow?) Wrap it in a sigh (wrap it in a sigh) Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie The Candy Man (the Candy Man) The Candy Man can (the Candy Man can) The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (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? (Who can take tomorrow?) Dip it in a dream (dip it in a dream) Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream The Candy Man (the Candy Man) Oh, the Candy Man can (the Candy Man can) The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (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? (Who can take tomorrow?) Dip it in a dream (dip it in a dream) Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream The Candy Man (the Candy Man) The Candy Man can (the Candy Man can) The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (makes the world taste good) Yes, the Candy Man can 'Cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (makes the world taste good) A-Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man (Makes the world taste good) A-Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man (Makes the world taste good) A-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 11, 1972 | 97 | 29 |
| 2 | Mar 18, 1972 | 89 | 37 |
| 3 | Mar 25, 1972 | 85 | 41 |
| 4 | Apr 1, 1972 | 57 | 69 |
| 5 | Apr 8, 1972 | 53 | 73 |
| 6 | Apr 15, 1972 | 38 | 88 |
| 7 | Apr 22, 1972 | 33 | 93 |
| 8 | Apr 29, 1972 | 28 | 98 |
| 9 | May 6, 1972 | 24 | 102 |
| 10 | May 13, 1972 | 21 | 105 |
| 11 | May 20, 1972 | 13 | 113 |
| 12 | May 27, 1972 | 5 | 121 |
| 13 | Jun 3, 1972 | 4 | 122 |
| 14 | Jun 10, 1972 | 1 | 125 |
| 15 | Jun 17, 1972 | 1 | 125 |
| 16 | Jun 24, 1972 | 1 | 125 |
| 17 | Jul 1, 1972 | 2 | 124 |
| 18 | Jul 8, 1972 | 5 | 121 |
| 19 | Jul 15, 1972 | 17 | 109 |
| 20 | Jul 22, 1972 | 23 | 103 |