Java Jive - The Ink Spots - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Java Jive" is a song by American vocal pop group The Ink Spots. It's an effervescent ode to the joys of coffee, written by composer Ben Oakland and lyricist Milton Drake in 1940. The Ink Spots recorded the song that same year, releasing their rendition as a single that reached number 17 on the US pop charts. This solidified their take on the song as the definitive version. However, the song has been performed by many other artists over the years, from Guy Lombardo to The Manhattan Transfer, whose 1975 version notably carried the torch for newer audiences. The Ink Spots version of "Java Jive" features an early R&B sound, with the band's trademark vocal harmonies and arrangements extolling the virtues of coffee, speaking of an enduring love for "java" and showcasing the playful rhymes and jargon of the era. The Ink Spots' version featured a lyrical hiccup, where the "cheery beery bean" was sung as "cheery cheery bean," a mistake that influenced future covers. "Java Jive" also made its way to the silver screen, featured in the 1942 film In This Our Life.