Sweet Sue, Just You


"Sweet Sue, Just You" is an American popular song of 1928, composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Will J. Harris. Popular versions in 1928 were by Earl Burtnett and by Ben Pollack.
It has become a popular jazz standard, with versions recorded by many artists. It's also widely popular among jug bands.
The titular 'Sue' refers to actress and talent agent Sue Carol.

Other recordings

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In popular culture

The song was performed by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley in the season one I Love Lucy episode "Breaking the Lease" and again by Ball the season four episode "Mr. and Mrs. TV Show". It was also played by Ball, Vance, Frawley and Keith Thibodeaux in the season six episode "Ragtime Band".
The play Sweet Sue by A. R. Gurney features the song.