Looking for a Boy
George Gershwin, Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald
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I am just a little girl Who's looking for a little boy Who's looking for a girl to love. Tell me please, Where can he be, The loving he who'll bring to me The harmony I'm dreaming of. It'll be goodbye, I know To my tale of woe, When he says "Hello!" So I am just a little girl Who's looking for a little boy Who's looking for a girl to love!
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Composer Identity"Looking for a Boy" is a song composed by George Gershwin, an iconic American composer, renowned for his jazz-inspired pieces in orchestral and opera compositions.
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Singing DebutThe song was first performed in the musical "Tip-Toes" which debuted on Broadway in December 1925.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics for "Looking for a Boy" were written by Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin's brother, who collaborated with him on many of his classic compositions.
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CollaborationThe Gershwin Brothers, George and Ira, composed numerous hits together, including "Looking for a Boy." Their collaboration became one of the most significant in American music.
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Song ThemeThe song "Looking for a Boy" is a light-hearted, love song, reflecting elements of romance and search for love, which was a common theme for musical theatre in the 1920s.
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Vocal RenditionMany singers have covered the song, including Ella Fitzgerald who included it in her album of Gershwin songs and Janis Siegel who recorded a version for her album "I Wish You Love."
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Musical StyleThe song features a combination of a popular Tin Pan Alley style with elements of jazz rhythms and harmonies that were hallmarks of George Gershwin's compositions.
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ImpactGeorge Gershwin's work, including "Looking for a Boy," contributed significantly to the reputation of jazz as a serious and sophisticated art form.
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Instrumentation"Looking for a Boy" features a rich orchestration, which is a testament to George Gershwin's innovative approach to songwriting and his skills as a pianist.
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LegacyThe song remains popular among jazz and pop vocalists, demonstrating the long-standing influence of George Gershwin's music.
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Legacy in Musical TheatreAs part of the operetta "Tip-Toes," "Looking for a Boy" contributes to Gershwin’s enduring legacy in musical theater. This song, along with others from the show, showcases Gershwin’s adept touch for integrating popular song forms with a theatrical context.
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