About This Song
About "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Davis turns the Porgy and Bess tune into a jaunty shrug of gratitude. The rhythm section bounces with gospel-tinged joy, but his voice carries a knowing wink—plenty of nothing means plenty of freedom. It's a celebration of emptiness that feels suspiciously full, a grin that hides a sigh.
