"I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man" performed by "The EarRegulars"

"I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man" as performed, in the Louis Armstrong House Museum's garden, in Corona Queens, NY, by "The EarRegulars" (du jour: 7/20/24)

Jon-Erik Kellso (trumpet), Christopher Evans (clarinet), Josh Dunn (guitar), and Russell Hall (bass)

Written by Percy Venable in 1926 for Louis Armstrong (who 1st performed it that year) and recorded with singer, May Alix

The song's name is in reference to 1920s slang for a big spender, a traveling businessman in the habit of spending large amounts of money in nightclubs. The term was popularized by Texas Guiana a bold American actress, producer, and entrepreneur -especially known for the Speakeasies she managed and where she was also known for her catchphrase, "Hello, Sucker! Come on in and leave your wallet on the bar! "