My Kind of Girl
Matt Monro
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"My Kind of Girl" was first released by Matt Monro in 1961.
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Peak PositionThe single peaked at No.5 in the UK Singles Chart and No.18 in the US Billboard 100.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for "Best Solo Vocal Performance - Male" at the 4th Annual Grammy Awards in 1962.
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Composer"My Kind of Girl" was written by British jazz musician Leslie Bricusse.
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Album DetailsIt is included in the album "My Kind of Girl", which was released by Parlophone in the UK.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble.
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Genre"My Kind of Girl" falls under the genre of traditional pop music.
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Song's PopularityDespite being released over 60 years ago, "My Kind of Girl" still has a widespread popularity and remains a favorite classic.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "My Kind of Girl" express a man's admiration for his love interest, complimenting her qualities that make her remarkable in his eyes.
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Matt Monro's Musical Style"My Kind of Girl" is representative of Monro's style of crooning, which led to him being dubbed as 'The British Sinatra.'
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Unique Musical ArrangementThe song is known for its upbeat tempo combined with Monro's soothing vocals, creating an interesting contrast in its musical arrangement.
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Connection with James BondMatt Monro, who sang 'My Kind of Girl,' also sang one of the James Bond theme songs, 'From Russia with Love.'
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Live PerformancesMonro often performed "My Kind of Girl" at his concerts and it was considered one of his signature songs.
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