Do I Love You?

Cole Porter, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Gene Kelly, The Pied Pipers

About Do I Love You?

"Do I Love You?" is a 1939 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical Du Barry Was a Lady, where it was introduced by Ronald Graham and Ethel Merman. A different song by the same name - written by Phil Spector, Vini Poncia, and Peter Andreoli a.k.a. Peter Anders - was a hit record for the Ronettes in 1964. A film adaptation of the musical was released in 1943 with Gene Kelly singing the song "Do I Love You?" in it.


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After that sweet Summer afternoon
When for the first time I saw you appear,
Dreaming of you I composed a tune,
So will you listen to it, dear?

Do I love you, do I?
Doesn't one and one make two?
Do I love you, do I?
Does July need a sky of blue?
Would I miss you, would I?
If you ever should go away?
If the sun should desert the day,
What would life be?
Will I leave you, never?
Could the ocean leave the shore?
Will I worship you for ever?
Isn't heaven forever more?

Do I love you, do I?
Oh, my dear, it's so easy to see,
Don't you know I do?
Don't I show you I do,
Just as you love me?

Do I love you, do I?
Doesn't one and one make two?
Do I love you, do I?
Does July need a sky of blue?
Would I miss you, would I?
If you ever should go away?
If the sun should desert the day,
What would life be?
Will I leave you, never?
Could the ocean leave the shore?
Will I worship you for ever?
Isn't heaven forever more?

Do I love you, do I?
Oh, my dear, it's so easy to see,
Don't you know I do?
Don't I show you I do,
Just as you love me?

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Gene Kelly

Eugene Curran "Gene" Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was an American dancer, actor, singer, film director and producer, and choreographer. Kelly was known for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks and the likeable characters that he played on screen. more »

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Written by: Cole Porter

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Do I Love You?" is a popular song composed by Cole Porter for the 1939 musical "DuBarry Was a Lady".
Unique Collaboration
This song was performed by various artists, including Gene Kelly and was also produced by Phil Spector, marking a unique collaboration of towering figures from the music industry.
Iconic Performances
Gene Kelly's rendition of "Do I Love You?" in the 1944 film "Cover Girl" is widely regarded as one of the song's most memorable performances.
Musical Influence
The song continues to represent the enduring appeal of Cole Porter's music, and it demonstrates his knack for writing catchy, emotionally resonant tunes.
Cover Versions
"Do I Love You?" has been covered by several famous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra.
Preservation
The original 1939 Broadway production of DuBarry Was a Lady, where "Do I Love You?" was first performed, has been preserved in the Music Division of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Beatle Connection
Music producer Phil Spector, known for his "Wall of Sound" technique, later worked with The Beatles, after producing a hit version of "Do I Love You?" with the Ronettes.
Recognition
The song was listed in the 1939 film "Du Barry Was a Lady," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Original Song.
Synchronicity
In both the film "Cover Girl" and the original "Du Barry Was a Lady" production, the song is used as a pivotal moment in the love story, providing synchronicity between the two presentations.
Timeless Appeal
Despite being written over eight decades ago, "Do I Love You?" remains popular within the Great American Songbook, often performed by jazz musicians and crooners alike, highlighting its timeless appeal.

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