Champagne Charlie (song) Hopkins in the 1931 version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde" but with the refrain "Champagne "Ivy" is my name." A substantially revised version of "Champagne Charlie" was recorded in 1932 by the American blues singer Blind Blake. Blind Blake's version was later covered by the jazz musician Leon Redbone on his album of the same name in 1978. The melody of the original song was adapted by The Salvation Army for their hymn, "Bless His Name He Sets Me Free". Champagne Charlie (song) "Champagne Charlie" is a music hall song from the 19th century composed by Alfred Lee with lyrics
Connie Champagne 2 formed the neo-cabaret group “Connie Champagne and her Tiny Bubbles,” which won numerous accolades include the SF Wammie Award for Outstanding Cabaret Performer. She also graduated from Mills College with a BA in Theater Arts. Champagne was originally named “Kelly Brock,” but the nickname “Champagne” stuck and is now her legal name. Prior to Champagne’s irreverent approach to the “Great American Songbook,” cabaret artists primarily stuck to one genre, and Champagne “broke the rules.” Champagne’s unique repertoire incorporated more modern songs written by artists such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Patti Smith and has since been