The Way You Look Tonight

Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson

About The Way You Look Tonight

"The Way You Look Tonight" is a song from the film Swing Time that was performed by Fred Astaire and written by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936. Fields remarked, "The first time Jerry played that melody for me I went out and started to cry. The release absolutely killed me. I couldn't stop, it was so beautiful."In the movie, Astaire sang "The Way You Look Tonight" to Ginger Rogers while she was washing her hair in an adjacent room. His recording reached the top of the charts in 1936. Other versions that year were by Guy Lombardo and by Teddy Wilson with Billie Holiday. 


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Someday when I'm awfully low
When the world is cold
I will feel a glow
Just thinking of you
And the way you look tonight

Oh, but you're lovely
With your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft
There is nothing for me
But to love you
Just the way you look tonight
With each word

Your tenderness grows
Tearing my fear apart
And that laugh
That wrinkles your nose
Touches my foolish heart
Lovely, never never change

Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it
Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight

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Teddy Wilson

Theodore Shaw "Teddy" Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist", Wilson's sophisticated and elegant style was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz including Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. With Goodman, he was perhaps the first well-known black musician to play publicly in a racially integrated group. In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Wilson also led his own groups and recording sessions from the late 1920s to the '80s. more »

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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The Way You Look Tonight" was originally composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields.
First Performance
The song was first performed on film by Fred Astaire in the 1936 movie "Swing Time".
Notable Cover
One of the most notable renditions of the song was by Billie Holiday in 1936, featuring Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra.
Lyric Inspirations
An interesting fact about the lyrics of the song are that they were actually written by Dorothy Fields as she was inspired by watching Fred Astaire dance during rehearsals.
Oscar Win
"The Way You Look Tonight" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936.
Popularity
The song reached number 1 on the US pop charts in 1936 and has since been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble.
Billie Holiday's Influence
Billie Holiday's version of the song helped solidify her status as a significant influence in jazz and pop music.
Library of Congress
In 2004, The Library of Congress inducted Astaire's original recording of "The Way You Look Tonight" into the National Recording Registry, due to its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
Teddy Wilson's Involvement
Teddy Wilson, a significant figure in the Swing era, accompanied Billie Holiday on the piano for her 1936 cover of the song.
Impact on Film
The song's inclusion in "Swing Time" significantly boosted the film's popularity, making it one of the most memorable dance films from Hollywood's Golden Age.

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