Wouldn't It Be Loverly

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About Wouldn't It Be Loverly

"Wouldn't It Be Loverly" is a popular song by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, written for the 1956 Broadway play My Fair Lady. The song is sung by flower girl Eliza Doolittle and her street friends. It expresses Eliza's wish for a better life. In addition to pronouncing "lovely" as "loverly", the song lyrics highlight other facets of the Cockney accent that Professor Henry Higgins wants to refine away as part of his social experiment. In the stage version it was sung by Julie Andrews. In the 1964 film version, Marni Nixon dubbed the song for Audrey Hepburn. Both Andrews' and Nixon's versions are available on the original cast and soundtrack albums, respectively, and Hepburn's original version is available in the specials for the DVD of the film. Andy Williams released a version of the song on his 1964 album, The Great Songs from "My Fair Lady" and Other Broadway Hits. In the late 1980s and early 1990s the song was used in television advertisements for Commonwealth Bank of Australia home mortgages. 


Year:
1977
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(It's rather dull in town, I think I'll take me to Paris, hmm
The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm
Wouldn't it be loverly?)

All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Oh, so lovely sittin' 
Abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill

Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly

(All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair)
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Oh, so lovely sittin' 
Abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill

(Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as she can be)
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Loverly, loverly, loverly?

Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly
Wouldn't it be loverly?

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Julie Andrews

Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (née Julia Wells; born 1 October 1935) is an English film and stage actress, singer, author, theatre director, and dancer. She is the recipient of Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, BAFTA, People's Choice Award, Theatre World Award, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award honours. In 2000, she was made a Dame for services to the performing arts by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. more »

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Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE

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10 facts about this song

Song Context
"Wouldn't It Be Loverly" is a song from the musical "My Fair Lady," where it is sung by the character Eliza Doolittle, played by Julie Andrews.
Composer Information
The song was composed by Frederick Loewe, and the lyrics were written by Alan Jay Lerner, the duo well known for their collaborations on several successful Broadway musicals.
Broadway Debut
"My Fair Lady," including the song "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," first debuted on Broadway in 1956.
Award Recognitions
In 1957, "My Fair Lady" won 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, solidifying "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" as part of Broadway history.
Song Theme
The song captures Eliza Doolittle's dream of a better life, imagining what it would be like to live a comfortable, carefree existence away from her struggle as a flower seller.
Julie Andrews' Performance
Julie Andrews, as Eliza Doolittle, performed the song on stage during the original Broadway production of "My Fair Lady," though she did not appear in the film adaptation.
Film Adaptation
Audrey Hepburn played Eliza Doolittle in the 1964 film version of "My Fair Lady." However, Hepburn’s singing voice was largely dubbed by Marni Nixon. This was a point of controversy as fans had hoped to see Julie Andrews reprise her role.
Memorable Lyrics
The song features the memorable lyrics "All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with a gigantic chair, oh, wouldn't it be loverly?"
Original Language
The lyrics of the song are written in Cockney dialect, representing Eliza Doolittle's lower-class background in London.
Historical Significance
The song and the musical it originated from are often lauded for their part in revolutionizing the "book musical," a form of theatre where the songs and dances are fully integrated into a well-made story.

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