Mr. Wonderful

Sarah Vaughan

About Mr. Wonderful

"Mr. Wonderful" is a popular song, written in 1955 written by Jerry Bock, George David Weiss, and Larry Holofcener, as the title song of a Broadway musical starring Sammy Davis Jr. The song was introduced in the musical by Olga James. The most popular contemporary recordings of the song were done by Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan and Teddi King. All of these reached the Billboard charts in 1956.


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Why this feeling? Why this glow?
Why the thrill when you say Hello?
It's a strange and tender magic you do
Mister Wonderful, that's you.

Why this trembling when you speak
Why this joy when you touch my cheek?
I must tell you what my heart knows is true
Mister Wonderful, that's you.

And why this longing to know your charms
To spend forever here in your arms

Oh there's much more I could say
But the words keep slipping away
And I'm left with one point of view
Mister Wonderful, that's you

One more thing, then I'm through
Mister Wonderful
Mister Wonderful
Mister Wonderful, I love you!

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Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." more »

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Written by: GEORGE DAVID WEISS, JERRY BOCK, LARRY HOLOFCENER

Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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5 facts about this song

History
"Mr. Wonderful" is a popular song that was written in 1956 by a team of songwriters - Jerry Bock, George David Weiss, and Larry Hochman.
Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee's version of "Mr. Wonderful" remains one of the most popular. The American Jazz and Popular music singer, known for her sultry voice, breathed life into the song in her own unique way. - Lee's version of "Mr. Wonderful" can be found on her 1956 album "Black Coffee With Peggy Lee", which is a collection of jazz songs by various artists. Her delivery of delicate and smooth vocals added a sense of vulnerability to the song.
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan, another American jazz singer, also recorded a version of "Mr. Wonderful". She was known for her rich voice, which was described as a "wondrous instrument" that she could manipulate to create a variety of sounds. - Vaughan's rendition offered a more dramatic and soulful interpretation of the song. Her take on "Mr. Wonderful" is included in her eponymous album released in the same year the song was written.
Teddi King
Teddi King's version of "Mr. Wonderful" is yet another well-regarded interpretation of the song. King was a respected American jazz and pop vocalist, who had a unique style that combined jazz phrasing with a pop music sensibility. - King's "Mr. Wonderful" was included in her album "Bidin' My Time", released in 1956 as well. Her interpretation was known for its melodic elegance and expressed a sense of longing more vividly.
Legacy and Influence
"Mr. Wonderful" went on to be covered by several other artists in different generations, testifying to the song's enduring charm and influence. - The song's enduring popularity led it to be used in several film and television soundtracks over the years, showcasing its wide appeal and timeless quality. - The song also resonated with a broader audience because of the emotional depth it conveyed, as it touched on themes of love, longing, and admiration, which are universally felt and understood.

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