However, Lacy's book Art and Design in Children's Books is not an authority on the heritage of traditional American folk songs, but rather a commentary on the art and design in children's literature. She would sing this song to her master's child". Īuthor Lyn Ellen Lacy is often quoted as the primary source for the theory that suggests the song was "originally sung by an African-American slave who could not take care of her baby because she was too busy taking care of her master's child. The song is commonly thought to be of African-American origin. The origin of this song is not fully known. The melody is also used in the score of the film Misty of Chincoteague based on the book by Marguerite Henry. It has inspired dozens of recordings and adaptations, as well as the title of Cormac McCarthy's 1992 novel All the Pretty Horses. " All the Pretty Little Horses" (also known as " Hush-a-bye") is a traditional lullaby from the United States. For other uses, see All the Pretty Horses (disambiguation). For the album by Current 93, see All the Pretty Little Horses (album).
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