Let's Misbehave
Irving Aaronson & His Commanders, Irving Aaronson
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We're all alone, no chaperone Can get our number The world's in slumber Let's misbehave There's something wild about you child That's so contagious Let's be outrageous Let's misbehave When Adam won Eve's hand He wouldn't stand for teasin' He didn't care about those apples out of season They say the Spring Means just one thing to little lovebirds We're not above birds Let's misbehave Let's misbehave Let's misbehave If you'd be just so sweet And only meet your fate, dear It would be the great event of 1928, dear Let's misbehave Let's misbehave
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Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
SONGWRITER"Let's Misbehave" is a song written by famed American composer and songwriter, Cole Porter.
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MUSICALThe song was originally written for the 1928 musical "Paris", under the production of E. Ray Goetz.
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CANCELLED PERFORMANCEDespite being originally written for the musical, the song was never used in it. It was dropped from the production before the premiere.
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YEAR OF RELEASEThe song was first recorded and released in the year 1928.
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PERFORMERIrving Aaronson and his Commanders were the first to record the song, making it popular during the Roaring Twenties.
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INSPIRATIONCole Porter, the lyricist of “Let’s Misbehave,” was inspired by the energetic and rebellious spirit of the Jazz Age, underlining the free-spirited and flapper lifestyle of the 1920s.
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SONG'S THEMEThemes of the song revolve around frivolity, rebelliousness, free-will, and breaking norms.
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COVER VERSIONSOver the years, the song has been covered by various artists including Elvis Costello and Annette Hanshaw.
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MOVIEThe song found a new audience when it was included in Woody Allen’s 1994 film, "Bullets Over Broadway."
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MODERN REVIVALThe song was used in a significant way in the stage show, “Anything Goes” which premiered in 1987, nearly 60 years after the song's initial release.
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CRITICISMDespite its popularity, the song faced criticism for its explicit content and “naughty” lyrics during the time of its release.
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COMMERICAL USEThe song has been used in advert campaigns, like in 2013 where the track was featured in a British advert for Virgin Atlantic airlines, highlighting the track's enduring popularity.
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STYLEThe song embodies the distinctive style of Cole Porter, known for his sophisticated lyrics, clever rhymes and complex forms.
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AWARDIn 2011, the song was part of the soundtracks nominated for Grammy Awards for "Best Compilation Soundtrack" for the film "Midnight in Paris."
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