It's a Lovely Day Today

Rosemary Clooney

About It's a Lovely Day Today

"It's a Lovely Day Today" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin and was published in 1950. It is from the successful musical Call Me Madam, which was later adapted as a movie. Perry Como and Doris Day had single records of the song that made pop charts of the day, and Ethel Merman recorded it as well. A recording by Perry Como and The Fontaine Sisters with Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra was made in New York City on July 26, 1950. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3945 (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10221. Alberto Semprini, on piano with rhythm accompaniment, recorded it in London on January 25, 1952 as the third song of the medley "Part 2. Hit Medley of Foxtrots from 'Call Me Madam'" along with "You're Just in Love" and "The Best Thing for You". The medley was released by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10231. The song was later recorded by Ella Fitzgerald 1958 Rosemary Clooney 1984 and Astrud Gilberto 1967, among others. 


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It's a lovely day today
So whatever you've got to do
You've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

And I hope whatever you've got to do
Is something that can be done by two
For I'd really like to stay

It's a lovely day today
And whatever you've got to do
I'd be so happy to be doing it with you

But if you've got something that must be done
And it can only be done by one
There is nothing more to say
Except it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

[2]

It's a lovely day today
And whatever I've got to do
I've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

But perhaps whatever I've got to do
Is something that can be done by two
If it is then you could stay

It's a lovely day today
But you're probably busy too
So I suppose there's nothing we can do

For if you've got something that must be done
And it can only be done by one
There is nothing more to say
Except it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

[3]

It's a lovely day today
If you've something that must get done
Now don't forget two heads are better than just one

And besides I'm certain if you knew me
You'd find I'm very good company
Won't you kindly let me stay?

[4]

It's a lovely day today
And whatever we've got to do
We've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

And I know whatever we've got to do
Is something that can be done by two

I'll say it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

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Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit "Come On-a My House" written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian (better known as David Seville, the father figure of Alvin and the Chipmunks), which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" (a cover version of the Italian song Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina by Alberto Rabagliati), "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House", although she had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear w… more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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10 facts about this song

Composer Details
"It’s a Lovely Day Today" is a song written by renowned songwriter Irving Berlin. Berlin has been instrumental in shaping American music with timeless classics like "White Christmas" and "God Bless America".
Original Performance
This song was originally introduced in the 1950 stage musical "Call Me Madam", by legendary performer Ethel Merman.
Cover Versions
"It's a Lovely Day Today" has been covered by numerous notable artists in their respective careers including Astrud Gilberto, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Perry Como, and Rosemary Clooney.
Version by Astrud Gilberto
The version by Astrud Gilberto, a notable Bosanova singer, added a new layer of softness and elegance to the song, complementing her smooth and sultry delivery that's characteristic of her music style.
Version by Doris Day
Doris Day, an acclaimed actress and singer, also performed this song. Day’s version is celebrated for her clear, sweet vocal style, reflecting the optimism and cheerfulness of the lyrics.
Performance by Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest jazz singers in history, performed this song as well. Known for her pure tone and incredible improvisation skills, Fitzgerald's rendition is known to have brought a unique jazz touch to the song.
Perry Como’s Delivery
Perry Como, a well-known American singer and television personality, offered his own version of "It’s a Lovely Day Today". Como was known for his relaxed style and warm baritone voice, which added a glossy romantic vibe to the song.
Rosemary Clooney’s Interpretation
Rosemary Clooney, a prominent American singer and actress, also recorded the song. Known for her rich voice and skillful phrasing, Clooney’s rendition is remembered for showcasing the cheery nature of the song’s melody and lyrics.
Cultural Impact
The song "It's a Lovely Day Today", due to its optimistic lyrics and memorable melody, has over the years become a classic tune in the Great American Songbook, an unofficial collection of the most important and influential American songs of the 20th century.
Film Feature
The song "It's a Lovely Day Today" was featured in the 1953 film version of "Call Me Madam", further popularising the song.

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