Paper Doll
The Mills Brothers
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I'm gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own A doll that other fellows cannot steal And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes Will have to flirt with dollies that are real When I come home at night she will be waiting She'll be the truest doll in all this world I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own Than have a fickle minded real live girl I guess I had a million dolls or more I guess I've played the doll game o'er and o'er I just quarreled with sue, that's why I'm blue She's gone away and left me just like all dolls do I'll tell you boys, it's tough to be alone And it's tough to love a doll that's not your own I'm through with all of them I'll never fall again Say boy, whatcha gonna do I'm gonna buy a paper doll that I can call my own A doll that other fellows cannot steal And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes Will have to flirt with dollies that are real When I come home at night she will be waiting She'll be the truest doll in all this world I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own Than have a fickle minded real live girl
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Written by: JOHNNY S BLACK
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9 facts about this song
Release Facts"Paper Doll" is a popular song recorded by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and the Mills Brothers. The three master artists came together to give their unique rendition of the song.
- Originally, The Mills Brothers released the song as a big hit in the 1940s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song sold over six million copies and spent 12 weeks at the top position on the Billboard charts for The Mills Brothers. The song's huge success was eventually shared by both Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra after their distinct versions.
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Composer FactsThe song was written by Johnny S. Black in 1915, showcasing his talent and skill in songwriting.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics lament the singer's disappointment with his "paper doll" who broke his heart. The narrator declares that he'd rather buy a paper doll to call his own than risk another heartbreak.
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Historical SignificanceThe song was notably one of the earliest popular songs to reference the product of a "paper doll", making it a significant cultural reference safe into the 1950s era.
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Other VersionsOther artists who have recorded versions of "Paper Doll" include Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Dean Martin amongst others, testifying to the song's timeless appeal.
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Use in Pop Culture"Paper Doll" has been featured in various films and television shows, further cementing its place in pop culture.
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Impact on Artists' CareersFor The Mills Brothers, the song established them as one of the premier vocal groups of the time, and it continued to be a signature song throughout their long career. For Sinatra and Crosby, it added yet another memorable song to their beloved and vast repertoire.
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Musical Style and Genre"Paper Doll" is a pop standard tune with elements of jazz, highlighting the distinctive vocal stylings of Crosby, Sinatra, and the Mills Brothers.
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