Just an Old Fashioned Girl

Eartha Kitt

About Just an Old Fashioned Girl

"Just An Old Fashioned Girl" is a popular song written by Marve A. Fisher and best known in its 1956 recording by Eartha Kitt. The song was recorded with Henri René and his orchestra, and was included on Kitt's RCA album Thursday's Child which she recorded between December 1955 and April 1956. Reviewer William Ruhlmann refers to the song as a "novelty... to exploit Kitt's promiscuous gold-digger image, as she wooed millionaires and their money." In 1958 the song was issued as a single in the UK, but failed to chart. It became a minor chart hit in Australia in 1963. "Just An Old Fashioned Girl" became a cornerstone of Eartha Kitt's stage act, as her popularity developed around the world at the same time as her novel and provocative image became less of an attraction to US audiences. It became her signature tune in Britain, so much so that it is prominently mentioned in "The Cycling Tour," a Series 3 episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Some of the song's lyrics have been included in directories of quotations: 


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I'm just an old fashioned girl with an old fashioned mind
Not sophisticated, I'm the plain and simple kind
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

I'd like a plain simple car, a cerise Cadillac
Long enough to have a bowling alley in the back
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

I'll stay weaving at my loom
Be no trouble to my groom
If he'll keep the piles of money mounting
In our cottage there will be
A soundproof nursery
Not to wake the baby while I'm counting

I like the old fashioned flowers, violets are for me
Have them made in diamonds by the man at Tiffany
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

I'm just a pilgrim at heart, oh so pure and genteel
Catch me in Las Vegas while I'm at the spinning wheel!
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

I'll ask for such simple things when my birthday occurs
Two apartment buildings that are labeled "Hers and Hers"
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

I like Chopin and Bizet
And the songs of yesterday
String quartets and Polynesian carols
But the music that excels
Is the sound of oil wells
As they slurp, slurp, slurp into the barrels

My little home will be quaint as an old parasol
And instead of carpets I'll have money wall to wall
I want an old fashioned house, with an old fashioned fence
And an old fashioned millionaire

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Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American singer, actress, and cabaret star. She was perhaps best known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 hit recordings of "C'est Si Bon" and the enduring Christmas novelty smash "Santa Baby". Orson Welles once called her the "most exciting woman in the world." She took over the role of Catwoman for the third and final season of the 1960s Batman television series, replacing Julie Newmar, who was unavailable due to other commitments. She also voiced Yzma on Disney's The Emperor's New Groove. more »

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Written by: MARVE A FISHER

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Song Details
"Just an Old Fashioned Girl" is a popular song performed by American actress and singer Eartha Kitt.
Release Date
The song was released in 1957, marking it as one of the most iconic music pieces of the late 1950s.
Album Information
"Just an Old Fashioned Girl" is part of the album "That Bad Eartha," which was released in 1956.
Genres
The song is usually classified under the genres of Traditional Pop and Jazz, showcasing Eartha Kitt's versatile vocal ability.
Song's Theme
The lyrics of "Just an Old Fashioned Girl" present a playful and opinionated woman who enjoys the finer things in life yet prefers traditional roles, reflecting Kitt's own confident and unique persona.
Song's Popularity
Despite its age, "Just an Old Fashioned Girl" continues to be one of Eartha Kitt's most popular and recognizable songs, having been streamed for millions of times on various digital music platforms.
Performances
Eartha Kitt's rendition of "Just an Old Fashioned Girl" has been performed in many different venues and was an essential part of her live performance repertoire.
Record Label
The song was released under the label RCA Victor, one of the leading record labels during the time it was released.
Influence & Legacy
"Just an Old Fashioned Girl" also continues to be covered by modern artists over the years, showcasing its timeless appeal and influence.
Song's Writer
The song was written by the talented songwriter Marve A. Fisher.

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