'S Wonderful

George Gershwin, Gene Kelly, Georges Guétary

About 'S Wonderful

"'S Wonderful" is a 1927 popular song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics written by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced in the Broadway musical Funny Face (1927) by Adele Astaire and Allen Kearns. The song is considered a standard and has been recorded by many artists, especially jazz artists. In 1928, Adele Astaire, who introduced the song on stage the previous year, recorded one of the earliest versions with Bernard Clifton. The most successful recordings in 1928 were however by Frank Crumit and by the Ipana Troubadors.  


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'S wonderful, 's marvellous, that you should care for me
'S awful nice, 's paradise, 's what I love to see

You made my life so glamorous; you can't blame me for feeling amorous
'S wonderful, 's marvelous, that you should care for me

C'est magnifique, 't is what I seek, that you should care for me
C'est elegant, 't is what I want, 't is what I long to see

My dear, it's four leaf clover time, from now on my heart's working overtime
'S exceptional, no bagatelle, that you should care for me

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, as well as the opera Porgy and Bess. more »

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Written by: IRVING LORENZO, JEFFREY ATKINS, KENDRED SMITH, ROBERT S. KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Composer
"'S Wonderful" is a popular song composed by famed American composer George Gershwin.
Year of Composition
It was written in 1927 for the Broadway musical, "Funny Face."
Collaboration
The lyrics of "'S Wonderful" were written by George Gershwin's brother, Ira Gershwin, making it a collaborative family project.
Notable Performances
The song has been performed by many notable musicians including the jazz saxophonist, Stan Getz, and iconic singers such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Krall.
Film Appearances
"'S Wonderful" has appeared in many films such as "An American in Paris", "Okay for Sound", "Rhapsody in Blue", "Bridget Jones's Diary", and "Funny Face."
Different Versions
The song has been adapted in various music genres including jazz, pop, and swing.
Grammy Hall of Fame
The rendition of "'S Wonderful" by the Ray Coniff singers was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
Ella Fitzgerald’s Award
Ella Fitzgerald's version of the song, featured in her album "The George and Ira Gershwin Songbook", won a Grammy Award in 1960 for Best Vocal Performance Album, Female.
Piano Version
George Gershwin himself recorded a piano roll of "'S Wonderful" for the Duo-Art catalog, giving fans a taste of his own interpretation of the piece.
Literary Culture
The melody and lyrics of this song have found their way into American literature, being referenced and quoted in various books and novels.

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