| "Sonny Boy" | |
|---|---|
 Sheet music, 1928 | |
| Song by Al Jolson | |
| Recorded | 1928 for film The Singing Fool |
| Composer(s) | Ray Henderson |
| Lyricist(s) | Ray Henderson, Buddy DeSylva, Lew Brown |
"Sonny Boy" is a song written by Ray Henderson, Buddy De Sylva, and Lew Brown. It was featured in the 1928 part-talkie The Singing Fool. Sung by Al Jolson, the 1928 recording was a hit and stayed at #1 for 12 weeks in the charts and was a million seller.[1]
The original lyrics and music of the song entered the public domain in the United States in 2024.[2]
- ^ CD liner notes: Chart-Toppers of the Twenties, 1998 ASV Ltd.
- ^ "Public Domain Day 2024 | Duke University School of Law". web.law.duke.edu.