Dust (song)
| Dust | |
|---|---|
| publication | 1938 |
| length | 2:26 |
| Genre (s) | Film music |
| text | Johnny Marvin |
| music | Johnny Marvin |
| Award (s) | Oscar nomination in 1939 as "Best Song" |
Dust is a song from the soundtrack of the western film Under Western Stars from 1938. The song was composed and written by Johnny Marvin . It is sung in the film by Roy Rogers , who also played the leading role alongside Smiley Burnette and Carol Hughes. In March 1938, the song was recorded as interpreted by Roy Rogers and is considered the best version.
The song sings of the dust that is in the air, in the eyes and on the paths and that denies the lyrical self the view of the sun and to which it finally surrenders, so it can no longer orient itself (“Dust, dust , can't see the sun, / Can't find my way, the dust has won! "). In the song, the lyrical ego asks for rain and God for mercy.
In 1939 Johnny Marvin and Dust were nominated for an Oscar in the "Best Song" category. However, the award went to Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin for their song Thanks for the Memory from the film The Big Broadcast of 1938 .
Cover versions
The country singer Gene Autry and Jimmy Wakely recorded Dust on. The jazz discographer Tom Lord lists 26 cover versions of the jazz title.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Under Western Stars Soundtracks at IMDb. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ "Happy Trails" A Centennial Tribute to Roy Rogers at americanmusispreservation.com (English). Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ↑ Dust at lyricsplayground.com (English). Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ↑ Tom Lord: “The Jazz Discography” Dune Tune List at lordisco.com. Retrieved January 10, 2014.