I'm a Ding Dong Daddy
Phil Harris
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I reckon you all don't know me at all I just got here today My home is way down in a little town It's not so far away Everybody for miles around Calls me by my name Now that I am in your fair town You must do the same For I'm a Ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a clean cut fellow from Horner's Corner Your ought to see me strut I'm a caper cuttin' cutie Got a gal called Katie She's a little heavy laden but I call her "Baby" I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a ping pong papa from Pitch Fork Prairie You ought to see me strut I'm a ding dong daddy Got a whiz bang momma She's a Bear Creek baby and a wampus kitty I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a popcorn popper and a big apple knocker You ought to see me strut I'm a mamma makin' man And I just made Mary She's a big blonde baby from Peanut Prairie I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a peach-pie papa from Jackson's Hollow You ought to see me strut I'm a honey dippin' daddy Got a hard hearted baby She's a sheik shakin' Sheba but she can't shake me 'Cause I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a jug jugglin' Jasper From Flat Fork Flats, and You ought to see me strut I'm a corn-huskin' huskie Got a gal called Cleta She's a flip flop flapper But her brains are in her fee Oh, I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff I'm a cider sipper From Corn Cob Center You ought to see me strut I'm a high powered papa Got a gal called Susie She's a fast movin' mamma But she can't love me, 'cause I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas You ought to see me do my stuff
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Written by: PHIL BAXTER
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10 facts about this song
Historical Context"I'm a Ding Dong Daddy" is a song from the swing era of the 1920s and was written by Phil Baxter. Phil Harris later performed a well-known rendition of the song.
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GenrePhil Harris was known for his work in big band, swing, and jazz. "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy" carries these distinctive elements with a catchy jazz beat.
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Shinbone Alley ConnectionPerhaps best known for his role in the Broadway musical "Shinbone Alley," Phil Harris's rendition of "I’m a Ding Dong Daddy" is reminiscent of his well-loved theatrical performances.
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Previous ArtistsBefore the Phil Harris version, the song was performed by other artists like Louis Armstrong and Bob Wills.
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ImpactThe song's catchy tune and enjoyable performances made it a significant hit during the swing era—it helped cement Harris's popularity as a singer.
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VersatilityApart from being a successful singer, Phil Harris was an accomplished actor, best known for his voice-over work in Disney movies such as The Jungle Book and The Aristocats.
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Notable LyricsThe song is famous for its repetitive, tongue-twisting line, "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas," a nod to the city of Dumas in Texas, where the original writer Phil Baxter allegedly came from.
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Broadcast FamePhil Harris often performed the song on the radio shows he co-hosted with his wife, Alice Faye, further popularizing it among American households.
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Signature Tune"I'm a Ding Dong Daddy" is often associated with Phil Harris due to his lively rendition of the song, to the point of becoming his signature tune.
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Musical InfluenceThe song is considered iconographic of its period, capturing the spirit and energy of the swing era. Its influence can be seen in later jazz and swing music.
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