| "Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight (For Her Daddy Over There)" | |
|---|---|
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| Song | |
| Published | 1918 |
| Composer(s) | M.K. Jerome |
| Lyricist(s) | Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young |
Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight (For Her Daddy Over There) is a 1918 song composed by M.K. Jerome, with lyrics written by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. The song was published by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.[1] The song was performed by Henry Burr and reached number one on the top 100 US songs of 1918.[2] Burr's recording sold a million copies in sheet music and sales.[3]
The 1918 publication of this song features a cover illustration by Albert Barbelle, of a young girl praying, while she kneels on her bed.[4]
- ^ Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music. Vol. 1. McFarland. pp. 326–327. ISBN 978-0786427987. OCLC 0786427981.
- ^ "Just A Baby's Prayer at Twilight (For Her Daddy Over There)". MusicVF.com. VF Entertainment. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). Barrie and Jenkins. p. 11. ISBN 9780214204807.
- ^ Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music. Vol. 1. McFarland. p. 327. ISBN 9780786427994.