You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Cole Porter
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You'd be so nice to come home to You'd be so nice by the fire While the breeze on high sang a lullaby You'd be all that I could desire Under stars chilled by the winter Under an August moon burning above You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise To come home to and love Under stars chilled by the winter Under an August moon burning above You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise To come home to and love
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Written by: Cole Porter
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13 facts about this song
Songwriter"You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To" was composed by Cole Porter, a famous American composer and songwriter known for his witty and sophisticated lyrics.
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DebutThe song was first introduced in the 1942 film "Something to Shout About."
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Academy Award NominationIn the year of its release, "You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Frank SinatraThe song was covered by iconic American singer Frank Sinatra in his 1961 studio album “Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!!”
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Jazz InfluenceThis song has been notably covered by numerous jazz musicians and has become a standard in the jazz music repertoire.
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Diana KrallRenowned jazz musician Diana Krall, known for her contralto vocals, also covered the song on her album "When I Look In Your Eyes" in 1999.
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Paul Desmond Version"You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" was also recorded by American jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond in his album "Paul Desmond Quartet featuring Jim Hall."
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Helen Merrill VersionJazz vocalist Helen Merrill recorded her rendition of the song in 1954.
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Cole Porter SongbookThe song is a part of the iconic "The Cole Porter Songbook" which is a collection of music written by Cole Porter, one of the greatest songwriters in American history.
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War Era PopularityThe song was immensely popular during the World War II era, providing comfort and a sense of nostalgia to soldiers and civilians alike.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics reflect the longing sentiments of someone wishing to return home to their loved one, thus evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
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Ella FitzgeraldLegendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald included a cover of "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" in her 1956 album "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book."
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Nina Simone VersionNina Simone, an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist, also featured a version of the song on her 1960 album "Nina Simone and Her Friends."
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