Louis Armstrong - You Rascal You vs Fats Domino - You Rascal You

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Fats' recording of "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" was a cover of the song with the same title by it's writer and performer Sam Theard (as Lovin' Sam Down In 'Ram).
"You Rascal You" is an American song and legally titled "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead."

The lyrics take the form of threats and complaints leveled against a man who has repaid the singer's hospitality and kindness by running off with the singer's wife.It has been covered by Clarence Willams, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Jimmie Noone, Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, John Fogerty, Dr. John, Henry "Rufe" Johnson, Serge Gainsbourg, Ingrid Michaelson, Eddy Mitchell, Taj Mahal, and Hanni El Khatib, whose version is being used in a TV ad for the movie The Imposter.
Sam Theard made a follow-up song in 1930 titled "I Done Caught That Rascal Now".

First recorded by its writer, Sam Theard (as: Lovin' Sam Down in 'Ram) on July 12, 1929, Armstrong recorded his version in 1931.
a-side of Okeh 51504 b/w "When It's Sleepy Time Down South"
Released: 1931


Recorded April 28, 1931, Chicago, Illionois
Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra:

Louis Armstrong(v,tp), Zilner Randolph(tp), Preston Jackson(tb), Lester Boone, Albert Washington(cl or tb), George James(rd), Charlie Alexander(p), Mike McKendrick(bj or g), John Lindsay(b), Tubby Hall(d)

"I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You" entered the charts on November 14, 1932, reaching POS. #13 and stayed on the charts for 3 weeks.

Although considered as the definitive version, this was not the biggest hit-version of that decade.
The Mills Brothers hit the charts in 1932 reaching #3.

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