Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody
Al Jolson
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Rock-a-bye your baby with a Dixie melody. When you croon, croon a tune from the heart of Dixie. Just place my cradle, mammy mine, Right on the Mason Dixon line, And swing it from Virginia To Tennessee with all the love that's in ya. Weep no more, my lady. Sing that song again for me. Soft and low, just as though You had me on your knee. A million baby kisses I'd deliver, If you would only sing that Swanee River. Rock-a-bye your rock-a-bye baby with a Dixie melody
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Written by: JEAN SCHWARTZ, JOE YOUNG, SAM M. LEWIS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody" was initially published in 1918 and became one of Al Jolson's most famous songs.
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SongwritersThis famous song was composed by Jean Schwartz, with lyrics written by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young.
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Broadway ShowThe song was first introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway musical titled "Sinbad" which ran from 1918 to 1920.
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Chart PerformanceJolson's 1950 recording of the song peaked at No. 3 in the Billboard charts.
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Solidifying StardomJolson's performance of this song, among his others, established him as one of the greatest actors and singers of his time.
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Covered by Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by many artists such as Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin.
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Movie InclusionJolson reprises this song in the movie "The Jolson Story" in 1946 that chronicles his life.
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In Popular CultureIn 1956, Jerry Lewis performed the song in his act during the "Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show."
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StylesThe song incorporates a combination of "jazz" and "blues" music styles, reflecting the musical trends of the early 20th century.
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LegacyAl Jolson's rendition of "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody" remains an iconic cultural artifact of American popular entertainment.
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