I Wanna Be Loved by You

Monroe and Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe

About I Wanna Be Loved by You

"I Wanna Be Loved by You" is a song written by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby, with lyrics by Bert Kalmar, for the 1928 musical Good Boy. It was chosen as one of the Songs of the Century in a survey by the RIAA to which 200 people responded (out of 1300 asked). One of Marilyn Monroe's most famous musical performances is her singing the song in Billy Wilder's classic farce Some Like It Hot.


Year:
1996
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I want to be loved by you, just you,
And nobody else but you,
I want to be loved by you, alone!
Boop-boop-a-doop!

I want to kissed by you, just you,
Nobody else but you,
I want to be kissed by you, alone!

Boop-boop, I couldn't aspire,
To anything higher,
Than, filled with desire,
To make you my own!
Boop-boop-a-doop, boop-boop-a-doop!

I want to be loved by you, just you,
And nobody else but you,
I want to be loved by you, alone!

Aa-ah-um! Boop-boop-a-doop!
Daddle-at-dat-dat-dumb, I couldn't aspire,
To anything higher,
Than, filled with desire,
To make you my own,
Bup-bum, butle-doodle-dumb-bum!

I want to be loved by you, just you,
Nobody else but you,
I want to be loved by you, a-lup-a-dup-a-dup-a-dup!
Boop-boop-a-doop!

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s. more »

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Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Herbert Stothart

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11 facts about this song

Song Originality
"I Wanna Be Loved by You" was not originally sung by Marilyn Monroe. It was written in 1928 for the musical "Good Boy" by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby, with lyrics by Bert Kalmar.
Marilyn's Performance
Monroe sang it for the first time in the 1959 Billy Wilder movie "Some Like It Hot".
Movie Impact
Monroe's rendition of "I Wanna Be Loved by You" in "Some Like It Hot" is considered one of the film's highlights. The film was a critical and commercial success.
Vocal Style
Monroe's performance showcased her signature breathy singing style, adding a sultry touch to the originally innocuous song, which contributed to her image as a sex symbol.
Popular Culture Effect
Since its performance by Monroe, the song has been covered by multiple artists globally and has appeared in various media over the years, confirming its place in popular culture.
Record it made
The song "I Wanna Be Loved By You" was one of the reasons the film managed to rank at number 1 on the American Film Institute’s list of the top 100 American comedies.
Unique Costume
Marilyn Monroe's iconic costume while performing this song - a flapper dress - became a fashion trendsetter.
Song Induction
This version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.
Marilyn's Infamous Performance
Despite experiencing severe personal and professional difficulties during the filming of "Some Like It Hot", Marilyn Monroe managed to deliver her infamous performance of "I Wanna Be Loved By You" convincingly and memorably.
Song's Theme
The song's seemingly simple lyrics are about a woman's yearning for love and recognition, which subtly mirrored Monroe's own life.
Monroe's Ranking
The performance of Marilyn Monroe's rendering of "I Wanna Be Loved By You" contributed significantly to her ranking as the 6th greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute.

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