Minnie the Moocher.

"Minnie the Moocher," a classic jazz song performed by Cab Calloway, narrates the story of a woman living a wayward life filled with mischief and poor decisions. Released in 1931, this song became iconic for its catchy scat singing chorus and its portrayal of the Jazz Age's darker underbelly. While the song does not explicitly reference Delaware, its significance to the state, like many places in America during the Prohibition Era, lies in its encapsulation of the times—highlighting societal issues and the struggle between modernity and tradition. Calloway's engaging storytelling and vibrant jazz rhythms not only make "Minnie the Moocher" a memorable musical piece but also a cultural marker of an era, bringing to life stories that were unfolding across the country, including in Delaware, during a turbulent period in American history.