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James Baskett
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James Baskett, February 16, 1904–July 9, 1948, was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South, for which he was given an Honorary Academy Award for singing the song Zippity Doo Dah, making him the first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar. In March 1948, Baskett received a special Academy Award for his performance as Uncle Remus. He died a few months later of heart disease. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Zip- A- Dee-Doo-Dah - From "Song of the South"
18,3792Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
11,8193Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, "Song Of The South"
8,5794Zip- A- Dee-Doo-Dah
8,4565Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah [Song Of The South]
2,4756Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - From "Song of the South"
1,7457Ev'rybody Has A Laughing Place [Song of the South]
1,7438Zip- A- Dee-Doo-Dah (From "Song of the South")
9649Zip A Dee Doo Dah
80510Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (Song of the South)
780albums
Disney's Greatest Volume 1
Disney's Greatest Hits (Disc 2)
Disney Classics
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Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic [Box Set]
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Disney's Greatest, Vol. 1
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Classic Disney Vol. 1: 60 Years Of Music & Magic
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Best Movie Songs Collection Vol 1
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Hello Children Everywhere (disc 1)
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Classic Disney, Vol. 1
Now That's What I Call Disney
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Classic Disney Vol. 1: 60 Years Of Music & Magic
Song of the South