You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby

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About You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby

"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" is a popular song with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Johnny Mercer, published in 1938 by Remick Music Corporation. It was featured in the Warner Brothers movie Hard to Get, released November 1938, in which it was sung by Dick Powell. The biggest-selling hit version was recorded by Bing Crosby, with Bob Crosby and his orchestra while other contemporaneous hit versions included recordings by Tommy Dorsey (with vocal by Edythe Wright) and Russ Morgan. It was also revived by Bobby Darin in 1961, reaching the charts again that year. The song has been recorded by many other artists (see below for a partial list) and is considered a popular standard. It was used frequently in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, also produced by Warner Brothers, under the musical direction of Carl W. Stalling. 


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2008
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You must have been a beautiful baby
You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only starting to go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild
And when it came to winning blue ribbons
You must have shown the other kids how
I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow
Oh you must've been a beautiful baby
'Cause baby look at you now

Does your mother realize
The stork delivered quite a prize
The day he left you on the family tree?
Does your dad appreciate
That you're merely super great
The miracle of any century?
If they don't just send them both to me

You must have been a beautiful baby
You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only starting to go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild
And when it came to winning blue ribbons
You must have shown the other kids how
I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow
Oh you must've been a beautiful baby
'Cause baby look at you now

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: Thomas William Dunn, John H. Mercer, Harry Warren

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" was written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. These two formed a significant songwriting partnership on this and many other songs in the 1930s.
Original Performance
The song was originally performed by Dick Powell in the 1938 film "Hard to Get." It served as a romantic song as part of the film's storyline.
Bing Crosby's Cover
Bing Crosby covered the song and made it a hit in 1940. His version was well-received, further increasing the popularity of the song.
Bobby Darin's Adaptation
Bobby Darin also did his version of the song. He recorded it as part of his 1961 album "Love Swings."
Russ Morgan and Tommy Dorsey's Treatment
In the domain of orchestra leaders, both Russ Morgan and Tommy Dorsey recorded instrumental versions of "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby." These interpretations showed the versatility of the song.
Chart-Topping Fact
Despite being performed by many significant arts of the time, the version by Bobby Darin has been the only one to reach the Billboard charts.
Enduring Popularity
The song has proven to be enduringly popular, with numerous other covers and performances over the years. It is a standard part of the American songbook.
Film and Television Features
"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" has appeared in various film and television projects over the years, reinforcing its status as a classic American song.
Tune Nature
The tune is incredibly catchy and is often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or romanticism in media where it features.
Impact on Careers
For some of these artists, like Bing Crosby and Bobby Darin, "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" became one of their best-remembered and most successful recordings, contributing to their career's legacy.

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