When the moon comes over the mountain
Every beam brings a dream, dear, of you
Once again we’ll stroll 'neath the mountain
Through that rose-covered valley we knew
Each day is grey and dreary
But the night is bright and cheery
When the moon comes over the mountain
I’ll be alone with my memories of you
I remember telling Santa Claus when I was in 1st grade back in 1952 I had to hurry home so I can hear Kate Smith sing when the moon comes over the mountain
My mother loved her voice, and always had to hear her, when she could. My best friend, Claire, and I had to remember for some reason, and I am very happy to have found it.
Kate Smith recorded those offensive songs in the early 30s, when racism was rampant in the entertainment industry. Who’s next? Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, Shirley Temple, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland? They’ve all done racist things in their careers. Why are we picking on Kate, a proud democrat who believed in equality for all? What happened to historical context? The Flyers should be ashamed.