The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!)
Doris Day
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Oh, the Deadwood stage is a-rolling on over the plains With the curtains flappin' and the driver a-snappin' the reins A beautiful sky, a wonderful day Whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away Oh, the Deadwood stage is a-headin' on over the hills Where the Injun arrows are thicker than porcupine quills Dangerous land, no time to delay So, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away We're headin' straight for town, loaded down with a fancy cargo Care of Wells & Fargo, Illinois, boy Oh, the Deadwood stage is a-comin' on over the crest Like a homing-pigeon that's a-hankerin' after its nest Twenty-three miles we've covered today So, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away The wheels go turning round, homeward-bound Can't you hear them hummin' Happy times are comin' for to stay, hey We'll be home tonight by the light of the silvery moon And my heart's a-thumpin' like a mandolin a-plunkin' a tune When I get home, I'm fixin' to stay So, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away Whip-crack away, whip-crack-away, whip-crack-away Introducing Henry Miller Just as busy as a fizzy sasparilla Ain't a showman any smarter operates the Golden Garter When the cream of Deadwood City comes to dine And I'm glad to say he's a very goof friend of mine Hi Joe, say, where d'ya get them fancy clothes? I know, off some fella's laundry line Hi Beau, aren't you a prairie rose Smellin' like a watermelon vine Here's a man the sheriff watches On his gun there's more than twenty-seven notches On the draw there's no one faster and you're flirting with disaster When Bill Hickok's reputation you malign And I'm glad to say he's a very good friend of a friend of mine Oh, my throat's as dry as a desert thistle in May In the Golden Garter, gonna wet my whistle today Last to the bar's a three-legged crow Set 'em up Joe, set 'em up Joe, set 'em up Joe Set 'em up Joe
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Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, SAMMY FAIN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!)" is a song performed by renowned American actress and singer Doris Day, famously known for her work in TV, film, and music during the mid-1900s.
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Film OriginThe song originally appeared in the 1953 Warner Bros. musical film "Calamity Jane", in which Doris Day played the titular character.
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Song CreatorsThe song was composed by Sammy Fain, with lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. Both artists are Oscar-winning American songwriters.
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Song PerformanceDoris Day performed "The Deadwood Stage" as an energetic opener to the film, setting the tone for her character, a vivacious and spirited frontierswoman in the Wild West.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough the song wasn't released as a single, it gained great popularity after Day's spirited performance in the film and became a signature song for her.
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Awards and AccoladesThe film “Calamity Jane'' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Secret Love,” another track from the film, boosting recognition for all songs in the film including "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!)".
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Narrative and StyleThe song is characterized by its lively tempo, engaging narrative and catchy refrain of 'Whip-Crack-Away!', a sound often associated with stagecoaches in western films.
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Cultural InfluenceDay's performance of the song, along with her portrayal of Calamity Jane, played a significant role in bolstering her public image as a sunny, all-American girl, which remained a hallmark of her career for many years.
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Cover VersionsIn later years, the song has been covered by various artists and is often performed in stage adaptations of "Calamity Jane".
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LegacyToday, "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away)" remains one of Doris Day's best-known songs, and it continues to represent the spirited persona and remarkable talent that defined her career.
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