Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
Betty Hutton
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There's a doctor livin' in your town There's a lawyer and an Indian, too And neither doctor, lawyer nor Injun chief Could love you any more than I do There's a barrel of fish in the ocean There's a lot of little birds in the blue And 'Neither fish nor fowl" says the wise old owl Could love you any more than I do No! No! No! it couldn't be true That anyone else could love you like I do I'm gonna warn all the *dead-eyed dicks* That you're the chick with the slickest tricks And every tick of my ticker ticks for you, follow through Tell the doc to stick to his practice Tell the lawyer to settle his case Send the Injun chief and his tommy-hawk Back to little Rain-In-the-Face 'Cause you Know! Know! Know! it couldn't be true That anyone else could love you like I do (No! No! No! it couldn't be true) (That anyone else could love you like I do) And, confidentially, I confess I sent a note to the local press That I'll be changin' my home address for you, follow through Tell the doc to stick to his practice Tell the lawyer to settle his case Send the Injun chief and his tommy-hawk Back to little Rain-In-the-Face 'Cause you Know! Know! Know! it couldn't be true That anyone else could love you like I do No! No! No! it couldn't be true That anyone else could love you like I do I'm gonna send a hot *communeek* To warn the boys down at Cripple Creek That every dimple on your dimpled cheek is mine, so to speak Tell the (doc!) to stick to his practice Tell the (lawyer!) to settle his case Send the (Injun chief!) and his tommy-hawk Back to little Rain-In-the-Face (woo-woo-woo, woo-woo-woo) 'Cause you Know! Know! Know! it couldn't be true That anyone else could love you like I do (Like I do) (Like I do) (Like I do) Like I do
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Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" is a well-known song from the mid-20th century. It was written and composed by Paul Francis Webster and Hoagy Carmichael.
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Performers and SignificanceThe song was famously performed by iconic music artists of the era, like Betty Hutton and Hoagy Carmichael himself.
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Role of Hoagy CarmichaelApart from being an infamous composer of the song, Hoagy Carmichael also lent his voice to this unique composition.
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OscarsThe song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1946.
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Movie Credit"Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" was featured in the movie "The Stork Club" (1945) which increased its popularity.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit the Billboard chart in 1946 and peaked at number one, showing its commercial success.
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Betty Hutton's VersionBetty Hutton's version of this song was released by Capitol Records, and it was one of her most popular songs.
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The Stork Club ReferenceThe Stork Club was a popular nightspot in New York City where celebrities often gathered, making the song's inclusion in a movie about it very fitting.
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Betty Hutton's Career"Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" was a major hit for Betty Hutton and helped solidify her position as one of the great voices of the big-band era.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics tell a story of a woman asking for a magic potion to help her forget a former lover, playing with archetypes of dramatic figures - a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief. This unique theme is one of the highlights of the song.
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Cover VersionSeveral notable artists have also covered the song, including Bing Crosby and Patti Page, pointing to its enduring relevance in popular music culture.
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LegacyToday, the song "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" is considered a classic and continues to be covered by numerous artists across a range of genres.
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