A Fine Romance

Fred Astaire

About A Fine Romance

A Fine Romance is a British situation comedy starring husband-and-wife team Judi Dench and Michael Williams. Dench's sister and brother-in-law were played by Susan Penhaligon and Richard Warwick. It was produced by London Weekend Television and written by Bob Larbey. It was first broadcast on 8 November 1981. It lasted for 26 episodes over four series; the final episode was broadcast on 17 February 1984. The series takes its name from a song in the 1936 film Swing Time, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, which Dench recorded as the theme music. The series was nominated for nine BAFTA British Academy Television Awards and a winner of two, both for Dench's performance in 1982 and 1985. 


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1994
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A fine romance with no kisses
A fine romance, my friend, this is
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)

A fine romance, you won't nestle
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance

A fine romance, my good fellow
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
At least they flap their fins to express emotion

A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
You're just as hard to land as the Île-de-France! (France)
I haven't got a chance (chance), this is a fine romance

A fine romance, my good woman
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
You never give those orchids I send a glance
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
This is a fine romance!

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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Written by: JEROME KERN, DOROTHY FIELDS

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12 facts about this song

Awards and Recognition
"A Fine Romance" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936.
Artist Performance
Fred Astaire first performed "A Fine Romance" with Ginger Rogers in the film "Swing Time," where they portrayed a dance duo.
Composer and Lyricist
The song was written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, two formidable figures in American music. Kern was famous for his broadway musicals and pop songs while Fields was known for her witty lyrics.
Notable Covers
Numerous artists have made cover versions of "A Fine Romance." These include Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra, among others.
Use in Television
"A Fine Romance" was used as the theme song for a British sitcom of the same name that aired from 1981 to 1984.
Interpretation
The song "A Fine Romance" is often interpreted as a commentary on a romantic relationship that lacks usual affection and passion.
Swing Time Soundtrack
"A Fine Romance" is one of the standout songs from the "Swing Time" soundtrack, which many critics consider among the finest music in any Astaire-Rogers film.
Chart Performance
In 1936, the song peaked on the Pop Charts at Number 1, adding another hit to Fred Astaire's discography.
Astaire's Singing Style
Although Fred Astaire was primarily known as a dancer, his understated singing style is often credited for helping make "A Fine Romance" a popular hit.
Iconic Dance Sequence
"A Fine Romance" is known for its notable dance sequence performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a snowy setting, showing the supreme dancing skills and chemistry of this famous pairing.
Global Influence
Besides English, "A Fine Romance" has been recorded in several other languages, reflecting its global appeal.
Jazz Standard
As well as being a pop hit, "A Fine Romance" has become a jazz standard, performed by many great jazz musicians over the years.

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