HolidayFavorites's video: Dominick the Donkey - De Italian Christmas Donkey - 1960

"Dominick the Donkey" is a Christmas song written by Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg and Wandra Merrell, and was recorded by Lou Monte in 1960, on Roulette Records. The song describes a donkey who helps Santa Claus bring presents ("made in Brooklyn") to children in Italy "because the reindeer cannot climb" Italy's hills. The song was re-released onto Amazon on September 26, 2011, on Dexterity Records. The spelling of "Dominick" was modified to "Dominic" for the re-release. It was included in Volume 2 of the Ultimate Christmas Album series produced by Collectables Records and on the Christmas compilation album Merry Xmas 2011 by Cinquenta Musica. Released - December 1960 September 28, 2011 (re-release) Genre - Folk, country Length - 2:35 Label - Roulette Records, Dexterity Records Songwriter(s) - Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg, Wandra Merrell Dominick The Donkey Lyrics: Chorus)- Ay, Jing-a-di-jing hee haw hee haw It's Dominick the Donkey. Jing-a-di-jing hee haw hee haw. De Italian Christmas Donkey. Lalalalalalalalala. Lalalalalaladidooda. Santa's got a little friend his name is Dominick. The cutest little donkey, you never see him kick. When Santa vists his Paesans with Dominick he'll be. Because the reindeer cannot climb the hills of Italy. [Chorus:] Jingle Bells around his feet and presents on da sled. Hey look at da mayors derby, on top of Dominicks head. A pair of shoes for Louis and a dress for Josephine. Da label on de inside says dare made in Brook-a-lee. [Chorus:] Children sing and clap dare hands and Dominick starts ta dance. Dey talk Italian to him and he even understands