Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody

Ethel Merman, Al Jolson

About Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody

"Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" is a popular song written by Jean Schwartz, with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. The song was introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway musical Sinbad and published in 1918. Probably the best-known version of the song was by Al Jolson who recorded it on March 13, 1918 and whose version reached #1 the same year.


Year:
1996
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Rock-a-bye your baby with a Dixie melody.
When you croon, croon a tune from the heart of Dixie.
Just place my cradle, mammy mine,
Right on the Mason Dixon line,
And swing it from Virginia
To Tennessee with all the love that's in ya.

Weep no more, my lady.
Sing that song again for me.
Soft and low, just as though
You had me on your knee.

A million baby kisses I'd deliver,
If you would only sing that Swanee River.
Rock-a-bye your rock-a-bye baby with a Dixie melody

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Al Jolson

Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson) (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, comedian, and actor of Jewish descent. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". more »

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Written by: JEAN SCHWARTZ, JOE YOUNG, SAM M. LEWIS

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody" was initially published in 1918 and became one of Al Jolson's most famous songs.
Songwriters
This famous song was composed by Jean Schwartz, with lyrics written by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young.
Broadway Show
The song was first introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway musical titled "Sinbad" which ran from 1918 to 1920.
Chart Performance
Jolson's 1950 recording of the song peaked at No. 3 in the Billboard charts.
Solidifying Stardom
Jolson's performance of this song, among his others, established him as one of the greatest actors and singers of his time.
Covered by Other Artists
The song has been covered by many artists such as Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin.
Movie Inclusion
Jolson reprises this song in the movie "The Jolson Story" in 1946 that chronicles his life.
In Popular Culture
In 1956, Jerry Lewis performed the song in his act during the "Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show."
Styles
The song incorporates a combination of "jazz" and "blues" music styles, reflecting the musical trends of the early 20th century.
Legacy
Al Jolson's rendition of "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody" remains an iconic cultural artifact of American popular entertainment.

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