Charlie Is My Darling (song)

The earlier versions focus on Charles as a patriotic hero of Scotland during the Jacobite revolts of the 18th century, and it describes the arrival of Charles, referred to as "the Young Chevalier", to the Highlands, being received with joy and celebration by the townspeople, who came to his encounter while playing Scottish music and wearing traditional attires, the men getting ready to leave their houses and families to join the revolution.

[3] Burns' version of the lyrics are, in comparison to the earlier ones, considered to be fairly risquée for the times,[4] with a narrative that alludes to the amorous adventures of Charles with the Scottish women of the towns he visits during his battles.

The song was also parodied on BBC Radio Scotland, by comedy group Flying Pig Productions in their show Desperate Fishwives.

Another parody of the song is heard in the "Charlie X" episode of the classic series Star Trek, in which Lt. Uhura sings a special version (with lyrics adapted to the plot) as Mr. Spock accompanies her on the Vulcan lyre.

The lyrics to this song were changed by composer Dimitri Tiomkin and featured in the 1950 movie called "Dakota Lil"; it was given the Jazz treatment and sung by Anita Ellis, who dubbed for actress Marie Windsor, who played the title lead.