Kate Smith - That's Why Darkies Were Born 1931

(Some Songs may be Politically Incorrect Today - But Are Posted To Educate) Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith (May 1, 1907 -- June 17, 1986) was an American singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Smith had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s. That's Why Darkies Were Born was a popular song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931. It was most famously recorded by Kate Smith, whose rendition was a hit in 1931, and by Paul Robeson.

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[Soulthinker2007]

I read about that song on Wikapedia about Kate Smith. Who wrote that song?

[warholsoup100]

@Soulthinker2007 That's Why Darkies Were Born was a popular song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931. It was most famously recorded by Kate Smith, whose rendition was a hit in 1931, and by Paul Robeson.

[vinnivegas52]

@FrancisGalton the race card is always thrown in when stupidity is the real problem

[thelmah05]

@FrancisGalton - it is satire when Paul Robeson sings it. Not so much when it's Kate Smith.

[FrancisGalton]

@thelmah05 How is it appalling? Did you actually listen to the lyrics or research the history of the song? It was a satirical indictment of racism. You people are so thin-skinned. Ha! Ha!

[billsfan313]

so this is why philly loves her so much

[thelmah05]

I just heard this song for the first time. How appalling.

[LeapFrogKI]

mad racist.....

[ShoNuffRW]

Yawn.....

[ElaineRuth]

Was really sorry this was cut short.