That's Why Darkies Were Born
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title:
That's Why Darkies Were Born
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"That's Why Darkies Were Born" was a popular song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931, where white baritone Everett Marshall performed the song in blackface. The song was most famously recorded by popular singer Kate Smith, whose rendition was a hit in 1931, and by award-winning singer, film star, scholar, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. It was also featured in a 1931 all-star recording of a medley of songs from George White's Scandals
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1931 song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That%27s_Why_Darkies_Were_Born
date created:
2006-02-23T13:24:40Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T15:47:15Z
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