Dinah
Robert Mitchum
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Carolina Gave me Dinah; I'm the proudest one Beneath the Dixie sun. News is spreadin' 'Bout our weddin'; I hear church bells ringin', Here's the song my heart keeps singin': Dinah, Is there anyone finer In the state of Carolina? If there is and you know her, Show her! Dinah, With her Dixie eyes blazin', How I love to sit and gaze in To the eyes of Dinah Lee! Yet, every night, My, how I shake with fright, Because my Dinah might, Change her mind about me! But if Dinah, Ever wandered to China, I would hop an ocean liner, Just to be with Dinah Lee! Dinah, Is there anyone finer In the state of Carolina? If there is and you know her, Show her! Dinah, With her Dixie eyes blazin', How I love to sit and gaze in To the eyes of Dinah Lee! Yet, every night, My, how I shake with fright, Because my Dinah might, Change her mind about me! But if Dinah, Ever wandered to China, I would hop an ocean!, Just to be with Dinah Lee!
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Written by: Harry Akst, Samuel M. Lewis, Joseph Young
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Dinah" by Robert Mitchum is classified as a traditional pop music song, aligning with the popular styles of the 1950s.
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Artist BackgroundRobert Mitchum was actually primarily an American actor and is known for his cinema roles in film noir. His music career was a secondary endeavor that added more to his talent versatility.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Dinah" is part of Robert Mitchum's album "Calypso - Is Like So...!", which was released in 1957.
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Song Theme"Dinah" is a classic American song reminiscent of swing jazz and has been covered by a variety of artists. In Mitchum's version, the song gets a somewhat Calypso twist.
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Album ThemeOn the album "Calypso - Is Like So...!", Mitchum performs a variety of calypso songs, which reflects a popular American interest in exotic music during the mid-20th century.
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Mitchum's Singing StyleRobert Mitchum was known for his deep, smooth delivery, very similar to his acting style. This is evident in his performance of "Dinah".
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Composition CreditsThe song “Dinah” was not originally by Robert Mitchum but is actually a classic song by Harry Akst, Sam M. Lewis, and Joe Young that’s been covered by many artists throughout the years.
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Cultural ImpactThe album "Calypso – Is Like So…" and the song "Dinah" mirror the fascination with exotic locales and cultures that was prevalent in mid-century America, often known as "tiki culture" which was characterized by a romanticized fascination with the South Pacific.
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Interesting Fact - Film ConnectionThe song "Dinah" is a part of the soundtrack of the TV Mini-Series "Mildred Pierce" released in 2011.
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Notable CoversA plethora of artists have covered "Dinah," including greats like Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, The Mills Brothers, and Fats Waller, among others. However, Robert Mitchum's version stands out due to his unique, deep voice.
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