This perennial favorite was first introduced in the Broadway production 'The Passing Show' of 1922. It appeared in numerous films over the years, including 'April Showers (1948) and 'Jolson Sings Again' (1949).
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Story behind the song
As the story goes, Gus Kahn wrote the lyrics to this song during a horse race.
Lyrics
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning
No one could be sweeter than my sweetie when I meet her
In the morning
Where the morning glories, twine around the door
Whispering pretty stories, I long to hear once more
Strolling with my girlie where the dew is pearly, early in the morning.
Butterflies all clutter up and kiss each little butter cup at dawning.
If I had Aladin's lamp for only a day
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning.
