The Black Hills of Dakota

Doris Day

About The Black Hills of Dakota

The Black Hills of Dakota is a song, written for the musical film Calamity Jane, about the singer's love for, and desire to return to, the Black Hills of South Dakota. The music was written by Sammy Fain, and the lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, in 1953. The most notable recording of the song was done by Doris Day, issued both on the soundtrack album of the film and as a single. In 2010, Australian singer Melinda Schneider recorded the song for her Doris Day tribute album "Melinda Does Doris".  


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Take me back to the black hills
The black hills of Dakota
To the beautiful Indian country 
That I love

Lost my heart in the black hills
The black hills of Dakota
Where the pines are so high 
That they kiss the sky above

And when I get that lonesome feelin'
And I'm miles away from home
I hear the voice of the mystic mountains
Callin' me back home

So take me back to the black hills 
The black hills of Dakota 
To the beautiful Indian country 
That I love

And when I get that lonesome feelin' 
And I'm miles away from home 
I hear the voice of the mystic mountains
Callin' me back home

So take me back to the black hills 
The black hills of Dakota 
To the beautiful Indian country
That I love

To the beautiful Indian country
That I love

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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, SAMMY FAIN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Genre
"The Black Hills of Dakota" is a song from the genre of traditional pop, often associated with the golden age of popular music.
Movie Appearance
The song was featured prominently in the 1953 Warner Bros. film "Calamity Jane," where Doris Day played the lead role.
Composer
The song was composed by Sammy Fain and the lyrics were written by Paul Francis Webster. They were well-known songwriting duo in the Hollywood during the 1950s-60s.
Theme
The song evokes a romantic longing for the beauty and simplicity of the South Dakota landscape. It's performed in the film by Day's character as a romantic theme to Wild Bill Hickok, played by Howard Keel.
Awards
Though the song itself did not win any awards, the film “Calamity Jane” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for a different track, "Secret Love," also performed by Doris Day.
Legacy
"The Black Hills of Dakota" has been covered by various artists over the years, affirming its enduring popularity. It's also widely recognized as a classic in the Doris Day catalog.
Chart Performance
The song did not chart as a single since it was part of a movie soundtrack. However, the film was very popular, which helped increase the song's exposure to a wide audience.
Musical Style
This song is known for its blend of a catchy melody and soulful lyrics. Doris Day’s smooth and crystal-clear vocals bring the song to life, lending it an unforgettable charm.

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