Dungaree Doll
Eddie Fisher, Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra And Chorus
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Dungaree doll, dungaree doll, paint your initials on my jeans So everyone in town will know we go around together, together, together Dungaree doll, dungaree doll, paste my picture on your sleeve So everyone can see that you belong to me, forever, forever, forever I want you to wear my orange sweater The beat up sweater with the high school letter Gonna make a chain of paperclips And chain us together while I kiss your lips Dungaree doll, dungaree doll promise me you never will fall For any other guy, tell me you are my Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree,Doll Dungaree doll, dungaree doll, paste my picture on your sleeve So everyone can see that you belong to me, forever, forever, forever I want you to wear my orange sweater The beat up sweater with the high school letter Gonna make a chain of paperclips And chain us together while I kiss your lips Dungaree doll, dungaree doll promise me you never will fall For any other guy, tell me you are my Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree,Doll Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree, Dungaree,Doll
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Written by: SHERMAN EDWARDS, BEN RALEIGH
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Dungaree Doll" is a popular mid-20th-century American song. The song was composed by Ben Raleigh and Bernie Wayne.
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Singer ProfileThe song was notably performed by American singer Eddie Fisher. Eddie Fisher was one of the most famous pop singers of the 1950s, selling millions of records and hosting his own TV show.
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Release and SuccessEddie Fisher's rendition of "Dungaree Doll" was released in late 1955 and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in January 1956.
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Song InterpretationThe song uses the term "Dungaree Doll" as a term of endearment, referring to a girl in denim jeans. The song was seen as embodying the youthful, playful, and casual American lifestyle of the time.
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Contemporary RelevanceAlthough the song has long since dropped from the charts, it is still heard today in compilations of 1950s pop music and dramatic presentations set in that era.
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Successful TeamThe song's writers, Ben Raleigh and Bernie Wayne, had several successes together. Raleigh is perhaps best known for co-writing "Scooby Doo, Where Are You!" while Wayne wrote the music for "There She Is, Miss America."
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Eddie Fisher’s Personal LifeFisher was known for his tumultuous personal life, which often overshadowed his career. He was married five times, most notably to actresses Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.
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Fisher’s Later CareerDespite the success of songs like "Dungaree Doll," Fisher's career began to lose momentum in the late 1950s due to controversies in his personal life and changing music trends. However, he continued to perform in clubs and theatres and made several successful albums in the 1960s and beyond.
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LegacyEddie Fisher's recording of "Dungaree Doll" remains one of the singer's most enduring hits, showcasing his smooth, engaging vocal style and charm.
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Cultural SignificanceThe denim dungarees, mentioned in the song as a signature style of the girl, have themselves become a classic fixture in American fashion. So, in a sense, this song not only reflected the culture of its time but also ‘predicted’ or contributed to an ongoing fashion trend.
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