My Mammy
Al Jolson
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Everything is lovely When you start to roam; The birds are singin', the day that you stray, But later, when you are further away, Things won't seem so lovely When you're all alone; Here's what you'll keep saying When you're far from home: Mammy, Mammy, The sun shines east, the sun shines west, I know where the sun shines best Mammy, My little mammy, My heartstrings are tangled around Alabammy. I'm comin', Sorry that I made you wait. I'm comin', Hope and trust that I'm not late, oh oh oh Mammy, My little Mammy, I'd walk a million miles For one of your smiles, My Mammy! Oh oh oh Mammy My little Mammy. The sun shines east, the sun shines west, I know where, the sun shines best! It's on my Mammy I'm talkin' about, nobody else's! My little Mammy, My heartstrings are tangled around Alabammy. Mammy, Mammy, I'm comin', I'm so sorry that I made you wait! Mammy, Mammy, I'm comin'! Oh God, I hope I'm not late! Look at me, Mammy! Don't you know me? I'm your little baby! I'd walk a million miles For one of your smiles, My Mammy!
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Written by: LEWIS, YOUNG, JAMES T DONALDSON
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11 facts about this song
Origin"My Mammy" was initially a popular song in the United States. It is also referred to as "Mammy" and was written in 1918 by Walter Donaldson, Joe Young, and Sam M. Lewis.
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Performance by Al JolsonAl Jolson performed "My Mammy" in blackface in his movie "The Jazz Singer" in 1927. This was the first feature-length film that included synchronized sound and is often referred to as the first "talkie."
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Recurring ThemeThe song symbolizes the recurring theme of a yearning for the South that characterized Al Jolson's musical career.
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ImpactThe performance of "My Mammy" by Al Jolson is significant because it solidified his place as one of the most renowned entertainers of the 20th century.
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RecordsThe song was recorded and released by William Frawley in 1942. Frawley's performance was so popular that it often overshadowed Jolson's original.
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PopularityThe song was one of Jolson's biggest hits and gained popular as an American standard.
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Cultural InfluenceDespite its historic significance, "My Mammy" has been criticized for its controversial depiction of African American stereotypes.
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CoversMany other notable musicians, including Jerry Lewis and Judy Garland, have covered "My Mammy" over the years.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflect a sentimental longing for home and mother that was a common trend in early 20th-century music.
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Recognition"My Mammy" is frequently associated with Al Jolson, and he is often credited with bringing the song to an international audience.
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LegacyJolson's performance of "My Mammy" in "The Jazz Singer" remains one of his most celebrated on-screen moments and is an integral part of American film history.
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