Jean Schwartz–Dixie Jerry Lewis

Here is the third version of the song, this time sung by Jerry Lewis in 1956. This is one of the few instances when he didn’t clown around and allowed audiences to hear his true talent; the song rose to number 10 on the Billboard singles chart. He sang this song with great passion. It is a wonderful arrangement for a big band. In this arrangement, you hear the driving force of the musical accompaniment with its accents and iterations that emphasize the rhythm of the song.