The Coasters released a version of the song on their 1960 album, One by One.
Ellington used "Satin Doll" as the closing number at most of his concerts.
The lyrics to "Satin Doll" were written after the song was already a hit in its instrumental version. Johnny Mercer was often asked to write lyrics to already popular songs. Its chord progression is well known for its unusual use of chords and opening with a ii-V-I turnaround. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded countless times, by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, 101 Strings, Terry Callier, and Nancy Wilson. "Satin Doll" is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. An arrangement of Satin Doll by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn for Brass Quintet.
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