Easy To Love

Frances Langford, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra

About Easy To Love

"(You'd Be So) Easy to Love" is a popular song written by Cole Porter for William Gaxton to sing in the 1934 Broadway show Anything Goes. However Gaxton was unhappy about its wide vocal range and it was cut from the musical. Porter re-wrote it for the 1936 film Born to Dance, where it was introduced by Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, and Frances Langford under its alternate title, "Easy to Love". The song was only later added to the 1987 and 2011 revivals of Anything Goes under the complete title "You'd Be So Easy to Love". Early hit versions were by Shep Fields, Frances Langford and Ray Noble. 


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2012
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I know too well that I'm just wasting precious time
In thinking such a thing could be
That you could ever care for me
I'm sure you hate to hear
That I adore you, dear
But grant me

Just the same
I'm not entirely to blame
For love
You'd be so easy to love
So easy to idolize
All others above
So worth the yearning for
So swell to keep every home fire burning for

We'd be so grand at the game
So carefree together
That it does seem a shame
That you can't see
Your future with me
Cause you'd be oh, so easy to love

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Frances Langford

Julia Frances Langford (April 4, 1913 – July 11, 2005) was an American singer and entertainer who was popular during the Golden Age of Radio and also made film appearances over two decades. more »

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Written by: Cole Porter

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Easy to Love" by Frances Langford and Ray Noble was released in 1936.
Song Status
The song is known as a standard in the American songbook, meaning it's been performed and recorded by many artists over the years.
Composer
"Easy to Love" was composed by renowned American songwriter, Cole Porter.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was originally written for the movie 'Born to Dance' from 1936, where it was supposed to be sung by Eleanor Powell and James Stewart. However, Frances Langford ended up recording it for the movie as well.
Vocalist
Frances Langford was known for her singing performances in both films and radio. She was often referred to as the 'Sweetheart of the Fighting Fronts' due to her entertainment efforts during World War II.
Orchestra Leader
Ray Noble, who led the orchestra on the "Easy to Love" track, was an English bandleader, composer, and actor.
Popular Cover
The song has been covered by numerous artists including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, testifying to its lasting appeal.
Song's Characteristic
The song is known for its catchy tune and romantic lyrics, making it a favourite among jazz musicians and fans.
Grammy Hall of Fame
Although the version by Frances Langford and Ray Noble is popular, it is the version sung by Billie Holiday in 1936 that was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.
Song Style
The song is typically performed in a swing style, indicative of the popular music of the time.
Song Lyrics
"Easy to Love" portrays a lover's lament about how easy it is to love their partner but acknowledges how challenging it can be for that love to be reciprocated. This emotional depth adds to the song's enduring popularity.

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