Dirty Hands, Dirty Face

"Dirty Hands, Dirty Face" (or "Dirty Hands! Dirty Face!") is a song from the 1921 musical Bombo. The lyrics were written by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie; with music by James V. Monaco. Al Jolson is often credited as a lyricist; it was common for popular performers to take a cut of the popularity of a song by being listed as a lyricist. The song is about the love that a father has for his son.

Dirty Hands, Dirty Face

"Dirty Hands, Dirty Face" (or "Dirty Hands! Dirty Face!") is a song from the 1921 musical Bombo. The lyrics were written by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie; with music by James V. Monaco. Al Jolson is often credited as a lyricist; it was common for popular performers to take a cut of the popularity of a song by being listed as a lyricist. The song is about the love that a father has for his son.