Sweet Georgia Brown is the theme of the Harlem Globetrotters. It was created by Ben Bernie, but has been covered by numerous artists, of all genres, and remains a jazz standard. The version associated with the Harlem Globetrotters is the one by Brother Bones & his Shadows, featuring Brother Bones (Freeman Davis) on his "bones" and whistling. Eugene Killer Edgerson of the Harlem Globetrotters goes up for a lay-up The Harlem Globetrotters are a comic basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy to create one of the best-known sports franchises in the world. ...
For a slightly more in depth history of Brother Bones and his version of Sweet Georgia Brown (including a free MP3 of the song), visit http://www.whistlingrecords.com/brother_bones/brother_bones.htm.
The 1925 song "SweetGeorgiaBrown" is a jazz standard and pop tune.
Later versions of the lyrics have generally been modified to give the impression that "GeorgiaBrown" is the woman's name.
Of the many early recordings of the tune, the vocal version by Ethel Waters in the 1920s, and instrumental Django Reinhardt in the 1930s, are particularly notable.
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