You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
Tommy Dorsey & the Clambake Seven, Tommy Dorsey
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You must have been a beautiful baby, You must have been a wonderful child When you were only startin' To go to kindergarten I bet you drove the little boys wild! An' when it came to winning blue ribbons, You must have shown the other kids how I can see the judge's eyes As they handed you the prize I bet you made the cutest bow! Oh! You must have been a beautiful baby, 'cause baby look at you now Does your dad appreciate That you are merely great? Does your mother realize You're such a treat for the eyes? You must have been a beautiful baby, You must have been a wonderful child When you were only startin' To go to kindergarten I bet you drove the little boys wild! An' when it came to winning blue ribbons, You must have shown the other kids how I can see the judge's eyes As they handed you the prize I bet you made the cutest bow! Oh!, You must have been a beautiful baby, 'cause baby look at you now (she's a cutie!) Baby look at you now
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Written by: Thomas William Dunn, John H. Mercer, Harry Warren
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" was written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. These two formed a significant songwriting partnership on this and many other songs in the 1930s.
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Original PerformanceThe song was originally performed by Dick Powell in the 1938 film "Hard to Get." It served as a romantic song as part of the film's storyline.
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Bing Crosby's CoverBing Crosby covered the song and made it a hit in 1940. His version was well-received, further increasing the popularity of the song.
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Bobby Darin's AdaptationBobby Darin also did his version of the song. He recorded it as part of his 1961 album "Love Swings."
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Russ Morgan and Tommy Dorsey's TreatmentIn the domain of orchestra leaders, both Russ Morgan and Tommy Dorsey recorded instrumental versions of "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby." These interpretations showed the versatility of the song.
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Chart-Topping FactDespite being performed by many significant arts of the time, the version by Bobby Darin has been the only one to reach the Billboard charts.
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Enduring PopularityThe song has proven to be enduringly popular, with numerous other covers and performances over the years. It is a standard part of the American songbook.
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Film and Television Features"You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" has appeared in various film and television projects over the years, reinforcing its status as a classic American song.
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Tune NatureThe tune is incredibly catchy and is often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or romanticism in media where it features.
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Impact on CareersFor some of these artists, like Bing Crosby and Bobby Darin, "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" became one of their best-remembered and most successful recordings, contributing to their career's legacy.
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