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The Black Hills of Dakota (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'The Black Hills of Dakota'" is a song, written for the musical film, 'Calamity Jane,' about the singer's love for, and desire to return to, the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The music was written by Sammy Fain, and the lyrics by Doris Day , in 1953.
The most notable recording of the song was done by Doris Day, issued both on the soundtrack album of the film, and as a single which was released in June 1954.
In 2010, Australian singer Melinda Schneider recorded the song for her Doris Day tribute album, 'Melinda Does Doris'.
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Category:1953 songs
Category:Songs with music by Sammy Fain
Category:Songs with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Category:Songs from musicals
Category:Black Hills
Category:Doris Day songs
Category:1950s ballads
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