It's a Lovely Day Today
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"It's a Lovely Day Today" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for his successful musical Call Me Madam (1950) when it was introduced by Russell Nype and Galina Talva.[1] The musical was adapted as a movie in 1953 and the song "It's a Lovely Day Today" was performed by Donald O'Connor and Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Carol Richards).
Notable recordings
- Dick Haymes and Eileen Wilson - from Decca original cast recording.[2]
- Russell Nype and Galina Talva - from RCA Victor original cast recording.[3]
- Doris Day - her single release on Columbia 39055 charted briefly in January 1951.[4]
- A recording by label as catalog number B 10221.
- The Best Thing for You". The medley was released by EMI on the His Master's Voicelabel as catalog number B 10231.
- Ella Fitzgerald - on the album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book (1958).[6]
- Astrud Gilberto - for her album A Certain Smile, a Certain Sadness (1967)
- Rosemary Clooney - included in her album Rosemary Clooney Sings the Music of Irving Berlin (1984)
References
- ^ "Call Me Madam – Broadway Musical – Original | IBDB". IBDb.com. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Call Me Madam [1950 Decca Studio Cast] - 1950 Decca Studio Cast | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Call Me Madam [1950 RCA Victor Studio Cast] [Flare] - Dinah Shore | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ "RCA Victor 20-3500 - 4000 78rpm numerical listing discography". 78discography.com. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 2, 2023.