Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Celeste Holm, Frank Sinatra
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Who wants to be a millionaire? I don't Have flashy flunkies everywhere? I don't Who wants the bother of a country estate? A country estate is something I'd hate Who wants to wallow in champagne? I don't Who wants a supersonic plane? I don't And I don't, 'cause all I want is you Who wants to be a millionaire? I don't Who wants uranium to spare? I don't Who wants to journey on a gigantic yacht? Do I want a yacht? Oh, how I do not Who wants a fancy foreign car? I don't Who wants to tire of caviar? I don't Who wants a marble swimming pool too? I don't And I don't 'cause all I want is you Who wants to be a millionaire? I don't And go to every swell affair? I don't Who wants to ride behind a liveried chauffeur? A liveried chauffeur, do I want? No sir! Who wants an opera box, I'll bet? I don't And sleep through Wagner at the Met I don't Who wants to corner Cartiers too? I don't And I don't 'cause all I want is you
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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8 facts about this song
Song Creation and Composer"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" was written by the famous American composer, Cole Porter.
- Porter was known for his contribution to the Great American Songbook, with many of his works becoming jazz standard.
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Initial Release and PerformanceThe song was initially penned for and included in the 1956 film known as "High Society" which was directed by Charles Walters.
- In the film, the duet was sung by Frank Sinatra and Celeste Holm.
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Iconic PerformersWhile the song was originally performed by Sinatra and Holm, it has since been covered by various artists over the years.
- The unforgettable crooner, Frank Sinatra, is particularly linked to the song with his smooth and distinctive style that fits well with Porter's composition.
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Lyrics OverviewThe song's lyrics humorously explore the concept of not needing wealth or luxury if one has love, where the performers express a disregard for millionaire status.
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Film RelevanceIn the context of "High Society", the song is performed by Sinatra and Holm's characters, who are romantically involved, thus tying into the film's overarching narrative of love, wealth, and class conflicts.
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Recognition and LegacyDespite not being as immediately well-known as some of Porter or Sinatra's other works, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" holds its own unique charm and continues to be enjoyed by many listeners today.
- The song has been referenced in pop culture, serving as a sort of tongue-in-cheek nod to modern society's obsession with wealth and materialism.
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The Title's ContextThe irony of the song cannot be missed given the later creation of a TV show bearing nearly the same name ("Who Wants to be a Millionaire") which is, in fact, all about acquiring wealth.
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Award NominationsWhile the song itself was not nominated for any awards, the film "High Society" did receive two Oscar nominations, bringing more attention to its musical numbers, including "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
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