You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

Cole Porter, Sarah Vaughan

About You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

"You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" is a popular song written by Cole Porter for the 1943 film Something to Shout About, where it was introduced by Janet Blair and Don Ameche. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1943 but lost to "You'll Never Know". Dinah Shore had a hit with the song at the time of its introduction. Diane Keaton performed the song in Woody Allen's movie Radio Days.


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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 my heart could desire

Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon shining 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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Cole Porter

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike most successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote both the lyrics and the music for his songs. more »

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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.
Debut
The song was first introduced in the 1942 film "Something to Shout About."
Academy Award Nomination
In the year of its release, "You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Frank Sinatra
The song was covered by iconic American singer Frank Sinatra in his 1961 studio album “Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!!”
Jazz Influence
This song has been notably covered by numerous jazz musicians and has become a standard in the jazz music repertoire.
Diana Krall
Renowned jazz musician Diana Krall, known for her contralto vocals, also covered the song on her album "When I Look In Your Eyes" in 1999.
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."
Helen Merrill Version
Jazz vocalist Helen Merrill recorded her rendition of the song in 1954.
Cole Porter Songbook
The 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.
War Era Popularity
The song was immensely popular during the World War II era, providing comfort and a sense of nostalgia to soldiers and civilians alike.
Song Theme
The 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.
Ella Fitzgerald
Legendary 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."
Nina Simone Version
Nina 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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