I Wanna Be Loved by You
Lorie Mann, Monroe and Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, The Viscounts
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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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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.
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Marilyn's PerformanceMonroe sang it for the first time in the 1959 Billy Wilder movie "Some Like It Hot".
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Movie ImpactMonroe'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.
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Vocal StyleMonroe'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.
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Popular Culture EffectSince 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.
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Record it madeThe 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.
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Unique CostumeMarilyn Monroe's iconic costume while performing this song - a flapper dress - became a fashion trendsetter.
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Song InductionThis version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Marilyn's Infamous PerformanceDespite 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.
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Song's ThemeThe song's seemingly simple lyrics are about a woman's yearning for love and recognition, which subtly mirrored Monroe's own life.
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Monroe's RankingThe 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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