Back in Your Own Backyard
Al Jolson
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We leave home expecting to find a blue bird, Hoping ev'ry cloud will be silver lined. But we all return as we live wo learn, That we left our happiness behind. When they sing you "Look for the Silver Lining," It is silver dollars they're looking for. You will find my friend that the rainbow's end, Is somewhere around your kitchen door. The bird with feathers of blue, is waiting for you, Back in your own back yard, You'll see your castle in Spain, through your window pane, Back in your own back yard. Oh you can go to the East go to the West, But someday you'll come weary at heart back where you started from, You'll find your happiness lies, right under your eyes, Back In Your Own Backyard.
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Written by: Al Jolson, Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer
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12 facts about this song
Original Release"Back in Your Own Backyard" was initially released in 1927. The song was a popular piece during this period known as the Roaring Twenties in the United States.
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SongwritersThe song was written by prominent songwriters of the era - Al Jolson, Billy Rose, and Dave Dreyer.
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Al Jolson's RoleAl Jolson, in addition to being one of the co-writers, also performed the song. He was a renowned singer, comedian, and actor, often referred to as "The World's Greatest Entertainer."
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Genre"Back in Your Own Backyard" can be classified under the Traditional Pop genre, which was extremely popular during the early 20th century.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect longing and nostalgia, highlighting the comfort and solace one can find in familiar places and conditions, hence the title "Back in Your Own Backyard."
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Patti Page's VersionPatti Page, a popular traditional pop and country singer, also covered "Back in Your Own Backyard." Her version of the song was a hit and added to her repertoire of notable performances.
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Ruth Etting's VersionRuth Etting, an American singer and actress known as America's sweetheart of song during the 1920s and 1930s, also performed a popular version of "Back in Your Own Backyard."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, Louis Prima, Peggy Lee and Diana Krall, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Influence"Back in Your Own Backyard" has influenced numerous artists and music genres. Its nostalgic theme is repeated in many songs that followed in later decades.
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LegacyThe song continues to be remembered and recorded today, nearly a century after its original release, demonstrating its status as a classic in American popular music.
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Appearance in Media"Back in Your Own Backyard" has been used in several movies and television shows. It was featured in the 1946 film "The Jolson Story" which is a biographical film of Al Jolson himself.
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RecognitionIn 1998, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) awarded the song as one of the most performed works of music of the 20th century.
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