Mimi
Maurice Chevalier
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My left shoe's on my right foot, My right shoe's on my left. Oh! listen to me Mimi, Of reason I'm bereft! The buttons of my trousers Are buttoned to my vest; Oh! listen to me Mimi, Mere passion's in my breast! Mimi, you funny little good for nothing Mimi, Am I the guy? Mimi, you sunny little honey of a Mimi, I'm aiming high! Mimi, you've got me sad and dreamy, You could free me, if you'd see me. Mimi, you know I'd like to have A little son of a Mimi bye and bye.
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Written by: RICHARD RODGERS, LORENZ HART
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Mimi" by Maurice Chevalier is a popular song that can be classified as a standard in Traditional Pop and Chanson genres.
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Composer"Mimi" was written by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers, two of Broadway's most successful songwriting teams.
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Film AppearanceThe song was first introduced in the 1932 movie "Love Me Tonight" where Maurice Chevalier performed it.
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LanguageEven though Maurice Chevalier is French, "Mimi" is sung in English, helping to further his appeal and popularity with English-speaking audiences.
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Maurice Chevalier’s Signature StyleThe song is the perfect example of Chevalier’s signature style, combining his French accent with a charming and humorous delivery.
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Cover VersionsA number of famous musicians have covered "Mimi," including Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
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National Recording Registry AdditionIn 2004, Chevalier's recording of "Mimi" was selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress because of its "cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics play on the name Mimi, with Chevalier playfully repeating it in the chorus. The actresses who played the titular Mimi in the movie "Love Me Tonight" were Jeanette MacDonald and Myrna Loy.
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Timeless AppealEven now, decades after it was first recorded, "Mimi" is considered a classic and is still appreciated for its melody and charming lyrics.
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Movie Theme"Mimi" serves as a pivotal song in the movie, as Maurice Chevalier's character sings it to the character Mimi to coax her out of her shyness.
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