A Fine Romance
Fred Astaire
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
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!
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: JEROME KERN, DOROTHY FIELDS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Awards and Recognition"A Fine Romance" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936.
|
Artist PerformanceFred Astaire first performed "A Fine Romance" with Ginger Rogers in the film "Swing Time," where they portrayed a dance duo.
|
Composer and LyricistThe 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 CoversNumerous 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.
|
InterpretationThe 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 PerformanceIn 1936, the song peaked on the Pop Charts at Number 1, adding another hit to Fred Astaire's discography.
|
Astaire's Singing StyleAlthough 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 InfluenceBesides English, "A Fine Romance" has been recorded in several other languages, reflecting its global appeal.
|
Jazz StandardAs well as being a pop hit, "A Fine Romance" has become a jazz standard, performed by many great jazz musicians over the years.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"A Fine Romance Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/30162558/Fred+Astaire/A+Fine+Romance>.
Discuss the A Fine Romance Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In