Moonlight Becomes You
Dorothy Lamour, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby
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Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair You certainly know the right thing to wear Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight And I could get so romantic tonight You're all dressed up to go dreaming Now don't tell me I'm wrong And what a night to go dreaming Mind if I tag along If I say I love you I want you to know It's not just because there's moonlight Although, moonlight becomes you so You're all dressed up to go dreaming Now don't tell me I'm wrong And what a night to go dreaming Mind if I tag along If I say I love you I want you to know It's not just because there's moonlight Although, moonlight becomes you so
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Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Moonlight Becomes You" was released by Bing Crosby in 1942.
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Film FeatureThe song was featured in the film "Road to Morocco," which also starred Bing Crosby.
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SongwritersIt was penned by songwriting legends Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.
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Chart Success"Moonlight Becomes You" reached the top of the Billboard charts in 1942, holding the position for a considerable duration.
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Cover VersionsThis song has also been covered by many famous artists including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, showing its timeless appeal.
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Inspired AlbumBing Crosby later released an album titled "Bing Crosby Sings the Song Hits from Broadway Shows," where "Moonlight Becomes You" was included.
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Grammy Hall of FameBing Crosby's version of "Moonlight Becomes You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
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Top Selling SingleWith over a million copies sold, the track was one of Bing Crosby's top-selling singles.
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World War II ImpactThe song represented a form of escapism during World War II and often played on the radio for soldiers overseas.
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Popular CultureThe song remains popular nearly 80 years after its release, often played on oldies radio stations and even featured in recent films like "The Green Mile."
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