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A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
Composer
Jimmy McHugh
Lyricist
Harold Adamson
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1943
Recording
September 1943
November 10, 1943
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"A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" is a song Frank Sinatra recorded under Columbia Records in 1943 for his role in the 1943 film Higher and Higher.

This song, arranged by Axel Stordahl, was recorded specifically for the film, and was featured later in film's soundtrack. Sinatra recorded this song again, this time in an a capella arrangement, featuring the Bobby Tucker Singers on November 10, 1943.[1]

History[]

"A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" was introduced by Sinatra during his initial performance of the song for Higher and Higher. Since then, it has become a popular jazz standard, recorded by many others.

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Lyrics[]

Some like a night at the movies, some like a dance or a show
Some are content with an evening spent home by the radio
Some like to live for the moment, some like to just reminisce

But whenever I have an evening to spend
Just give me one like this

This is a lovely way to spend an evening
Can't think of anything I'd rather do
This is a lovely way to spend an evening
Can't think of anyone as lovely as you

A casual stroll through a garden
A kiss by a lazy lagoon
Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune

This is a lovely way to spend an evening
I want to save all my nights and spend them with you
Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune
This is a lovely way to spend an evening
I want to save all my nights and spend them with you

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