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There's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy

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Title
There's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy
Composer
Meyer, George W. (William)  
Lyricist
Roden, Robert F. (Frederick)  
Publisher
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1911  
Date of Copyright
1911-01-03
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([2], 3-5, [1] p.)
Comment
  • Although this song has been repeatedly classed as a war song by collectors and librarians, its only reference to soldiers is by means of the cover image. It was published in 1911, was only briefly popular, and had largely faded by view by the summer of 1912. Haviland kept publishing new variants until at least late 1913, but there is no indication that it was performed or promoted during the war years.
  • F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
  • New Zealand Building.
  • Broadway & 37th Street.
Historical Note
This is the fifth of seven printings, distinguished by the inset photographs on the cover, the back covers, and advertisements on the inside pages. This printing postdates August 8, 1911, based on the material advertised on page 5.
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • Popular music  
  • Separation (Psychology)  
  • Songs and music  
  • Courtship  
  • Marriage  
  • Songs and music  
  • Southern States  
  • Soldiers  
  • Pictorial works  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] A southern girl was she, A northern boy was he, / A ring he fondly placed upon her finger / She sighed "When you're away, just say that night and day, / The love-light in your eyes for me will linger. / And when the northern girls again you've met Don't let them steal your heart and don't forget:
  • [refrain 1] There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy / There's a Dixie Church that's waiting Just to ring out bells of joy. / Where the Mississippi's flowing, / Where the sweet Magnolia's growing, / There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle boy.
  • [verse 2] 'Tis near a wedding day, The train speeds on its way, / A northern boy to Dixie land is going / He murmurs "Darling Sue, I'm coming back to you," / The love-light still within his eyes is glowing. / He gazes on a new bright wedding ring / The wheels go 'round and 'round and seem to sing:
  • [refrain 2]
Musical Genre
Ballad
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
NoC-US
Rights Description
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Artist
Etherington [Charles Arthur]  
Cover Description
  • At left, a woman, seated, faces out, imagining her lover, pictured in shadowy tones, head only, in uniform, upper right; inset photograph of Sam Berk, BL. Purple on white; signed BR.
  • BL: 5
Back Cover Description
  • In stylized leafy border, text and two samples:
  • We All Fall (© 1911 07 28)
  • I'm Crazy 'bout the Turkey Trot (© 1911 04 21)
Interior Description
  • p. [2]: text and five incipits: Take Me Back to Dear Old Dixie (© 1910 11 17); You Are the Light of My Life (© 1910 12 01); As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29); Dreaming of You (© 1910 12 12); It's Time to Close Your Drowsy Eyes (© 1910 12 17)
  • p. 3, bottom: Advertisement: My Rosary of Dreams (© 1911 04 16)
  • p. 4, bottom: Advertisement: As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29)
  • p. 5, bottom: Advertisement: Love's Sentence (© 1911 08 08)
  • plate numbers: pp. 4-5: Theres A Dixie Girl-3
Performance Medium
Voice and piano.  
Original Location
Box 168
Local Identifier
ndt168_023
Collection Title
James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Collection
World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
TitleThere's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy
ComposerMeyer, George W. (William)  
LyricistRoden, Robert F. (Frederick)  
PublisherF. B. Haviland Pub. Co.  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication1911  
Date of Copyright1911-01-03
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([2], 3-5, [1] p.)
Comment
  • Although this song has been repeatedly classed as a war song by collectors and librarians, its only reference to soldiers is by means of the cover image. It was published in 1911, was only briefly popular, and had largely faded by view by the summer of 1912. Haviland kept publishing new variants until at least late 1913, but there is no indication that it was performed or promoted during the war years.
  • F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
  • New Zealand Building.
  • Broadway & 37th Street.
Historical NoteThis is the fifth of seven printings, distinguished by the inset photographs on the cover, the back covers, and advertisements on the inside pages. This printing postdates August 8, 1911, based on the material advertised on page 5.
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • Popular music  
  • Separation (Psychology)  
  • Songs and music  
  • Courtship  
  • Marriage  
  • Songs and music  
  • Southern States  
  • Soldiers  
  • Pictorial works  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] A southern girl was she, A northern boy was he, / A ring he fondly placed upon her finger / She sighed "When you're away, just say that night and day, / The love-light in your eyes for me will linger. / And when the northern girls again you've met Don't let them steal your heart and don't forget:
  • [refrain 1] There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy / There's a Dixie Church that's waiting Just to ring out bells of joy. / Where the Mississippi's flowing, / Where the sweet Magnolia's growing, / There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle boy.
  • [verse 2] 'Tis near a wedding day, The train speeds on its way, / A northern boy to Dixie land is going / He murmurs "Darling Sue, I'm coming back to you," / The love-light still within his eyes is glowing. / He gazes on a new bright wedding ring / The wheels go 'round and 'round and seem to sing:
  • [refrain 2]
Musical GenreBallad
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsNoC-US
Rights DescriptionThe organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
ArtistEtherington [Charles Arthur]  
Cover Description
  • At left, a woman, seated, faces out, imagining her lover, pictured in shadowy tones, head only, in uniform, upper right; inset photograph of Sam Berk, BL. Purple on white; signed BR.
  • BL: 5
Back Cover Description
  • In stylized leafy border, text and two samples:
  • We All Fall (© 1911 07 28)
  • I'm Crazy 'bout the Turkey Trot (© 1911 04 21)
Interior Description
  • p. [2]: text and five incipits: Take Me Back to Dear Old Dixie (© 1910 11 17); You Are the Light of My Life (© 1910 12 01); As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29); Dreaming of You (© 1910 12 12); It's Time to Close Your Drowsy Eyes (© 1910 12 17)
  • p. 3, bottom: Advertisement: My Rosary of Dreams (© 1911 04 16)
  • p. 4, bottom: Advertisement: As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29)
  • p. 5, bottom: Advertisement: Love's Sentence (© 1911 08 08)
  • plate numbers: pp. 4-5: Theres A Dixie Girl-3
Performance MediumVoice and piano.  
Original LocationBox 168
Local Identifierndt168_023
Collection TitleJames Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
CollectionWorld War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music

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