Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?
George Gershwin, Dick Haymes, Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra, Betty Grable
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Oh, it really wasn't my intention To disregard convention It was just an impulse That had to be obeyed Though it seems convention we've been scorning I'll still not go in mourning Though my reputation Is blemished, I'm afraid With just one kiss What heaven, what rapture, what bliss Honestly, I thought you wouldn't Naturally, you thought you couldn't And probably we shouldn't But aren't you kind of glad we did? Actually, it all was blameless Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless So let's keep the lady nameless But aren't you kind of glad we did? Socially, I'll be an outcast Obviously, we dined alone On my good name there will be doubt cast With never a sign of any chaperon No matter how they may construe it Whether or not, we have to rue it Whatever made us do it Say, aren't you kind of glad we did? Whatever made us do it Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Context"Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" is a popular song that was written by George Gershwin, one of America's most iconic composers.
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PerformerThe tune was notably performed by Dick Haymes, a successful singer and actor who was often compared with Frank Sinatra due to his gentle baritone voice.
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Composer BackgroundGeorge Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Some of his most famous works include "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris."
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Birth of the SongContrary to popular belief, George Gershwin did not write the song for Dick Haymes. "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" was already a well-known tune when Haymes decided to cover it.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" carry a message of reflection and nostalgia, pondering about a relationship that ended yet appreciating the good moments experienced.
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Artistic CollaborationAlthough Gershwin wrote the music, the lyrics were co-written with his brother Ira Gershwin, who often collaborated with George on his compositions.
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Song LegacyDespite being less known than other Gershwin tunes, "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" remains a popular choice for singers and musicians looking to honor the Great American Songbook.
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Dick Haymes' CareerDick Haymes had a successful career that spanned several decades, and his rendition of "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" is just one of his many hit singles.
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