Song
Dominick the Donkey
by Lou Monte
Dominick the Donkey is a 1960 song by Lou Monte, 2:31 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1960 Length 2:31
Also known as Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey)
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Novelty song by Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg and Wandra Merrell, recorded by Lou Monte and released by Roulette in December 1960, about a donkey who helps Santa deliver presents in Italy. It bubbled under the Hot 100 in 1960 and reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in 2011 after a BBC Radio 1 campaign.
Performance tips
- Ham up the Italian-American accent and the hee-haws.
- Keep the oom-pah bounce steady so the crowd can clap along.
- Teach the donkey noises first; the room will join in.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Dominick the Donkey" karaoke