My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
But now I find I'm more inclined to keep my mind on my duties.
While tearing off a game of golf
I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
'cause my heart belongs to Daddy.
If I invite a boy some night
To dine on my fine finnan haddie
I just adore his asking for more
But my heart belongs to Daddy
Yes my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell
But my heart belongs to Daddy
'cause my Daddy he treats it so well
There was a dame that a football game
Made long for the strong undergraddie
I never dream of making the team
'cause my heart belongs to daddy
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell
That my heart belongs to Daddy
'cause my Daddy, he treats it so well
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Anita O'Day's 1938 recording of 'My Heart Belongs To Daddy' stands as a defining example of the swing era's vocal style. Her clear, unadorned delivery perfectly complements the smooth, walking bass line of the original composition by Jimmy Dorsey. The song captures the playful, slightly mischievous tone characteristic of O'Day's work during her peak popularity in the late 1930s. As a staple of the dance floor, the track exemplifies the genre's blend of romantic sentiment and rhythmic sophistication that made swing music a cultural phenomenon. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet effective arrangement, which allowed O'Day's voice to shine without unnecessary embellishment, cementing her status as a leading female vocalist of the decade.