She began her professional singing career in a local movie house in 1918. In 1920 she sang in a musical at the Democratic Convention held in San Francisco. There she was hired by musical comedy producer Will King for his California company. In 1924 Lee began her prolific recording career by signing a contract with Pathé-Perfect. She was given a generous amount of artistic freedom to experiment with both vocal expression and songwriting. Her career continued in recording, musicals and vaudeville until 1935 when she came down with strep throat. After her recovery she opened her own club in Texas. Later the club burned down and she moved to Rochester, NY in 1939.
In 1930, Lee was featured in three short subject films, "Song Service" (Paramount), "A Million Me's" (Paramount) and "The Music Racket" (Vitaphone).
During her recording career from 1924 to 1938 she recorded nearly 200 songs. Over 50 of these songs were composed by Lee herself. She also made a brief comeback in 1950.
On December 16, 1954, Lee died.
Lee Morse, Echoes of a Songbird
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Daddy's Girl
Lee Morse Lyrics
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The kind who buy them things
Like pearls and diamond rings
But I have one I love a different way
'It's just because he's sweet,' you'll hear me say
I'm my daddy's girl
And he calls me
When I'm on his knee
I'm never sad
Or bad, oh gee!
How I love him when I'm scared at night
He's always there to hold me tight
My head's on a whirl over my man
I'm daddy's girl
Doo doodle-oo doo doo doo doo, doo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo doodle-oo doo doo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo doo doodle-oo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo, doo doodle-oo doodle-loodle-oo doo
Doo doo doodle-oo doo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo, doodle-oo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo doo doodle-oo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo doo doodle-oo doo
I'm my daddy's girl
And he calls me
His precious pearl
Now when I'm on his knee
I'm never sad
Or bad, oh gee!
How I love him when I'm scared at night
Say, he's always there to hold me tight
My head's on a whirl over my man
I'm daddy's girl
The song Daddy's Girl by Lee Morse is a sweet and touching tribute to the singer's father. The opening lines describe how many girls nowadays have daddies who buy them expensive gifts like pearls and diamond rings. But the singer declares that she loves her daddy in a different way because "It's just because he's sweet." She then goes on to describe how she is her daddy's girl and how he calls her his precious pearl. When she is on his knee, she is never sad or bad, and she loves him especially when she is scared at night because he is always there to hold her tight.
The song is a beautiful and nostalgic representation of the special bond that can exist between a father and his daughter. Morse's tender vocals convey the depth of emotion that the lyrics express, and the bouncy melody and jaunty rhythm give the song a playful and upbeat feel. The repetition of the phrase "daddy's girl" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's devotion to her father and underscores the theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lots of girls have daddies nowadays
Many girls today have a father figure
The kind who buy them things
Some fathers show their love by buying things for their daughters
Like pearls and diamond rings
Fathers may express their love through material things like jewelry
But I have one I love a different way
My relationship with my father is unique and not based on material possessions
'It's just because he's sweet,' you'll hear me say
I express my love for my father through his kind and gentle nature
I'm my daddy's girl
I have a close relationship with my father
And he calls me
His precious pearl
When I'm on his knee
My father sees me as a precious and valuable part of his life
I'm never sad
Or bad, oh gee!
When I'm with my father I feel happy and loved
How I love him when I'm scared at night
He's always there to hold me tight
My father offers me comfort and support when I am afraid or feeling down
My head's on a whirl over my man
I am thinking and worrying about the guy I am romantically involved with
I'm daddy's girl
I always feel like I can rely on my father
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sofia O
on Old Fashioned Romance
Folks say that I
Act very shy
There's truth in that
I'll confess
The reason you seem
Is known just to me
I'm sure that you would never guess
I want an old-fashioned romance
A kiss and a shy glance
But where is that someone like me
Who longs for a garden
That just built for dreams
Where we can make love
‘Neath the friendly moonbeams
By a dreamy lagoon
We would gaze at the moon
And plan on how happy
We’d be
When we were wed
Now that's why I've said
Just an old-fashioned romance for me
In the glooming
‘Neath a window
Lovers sang longings adorn
I love you as I loved you just before
But they don't make love like that anymore
So I want an old-fashioned romance
Just a kiss and a shy glance
But where is that someone like me
Who longs for a garden that's just built for dreams
Where we can make love
‘Neath the friendly moonbeams
And by a dreamy lagoon
We would gaze at the moon
And plan on how happy
We’d be
When we were wed
Now that's why I've said
Just an old-fashioned romance for me