"Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Ira Gershwin added the lyrics in the mid-1940s, to an unused tune by his brother, George.[1]
It was introduced by Betty Grable and Dick Haymes in the 1947 film The Shocking Miss Pilgrim.
Notable recordings
Many other artists have also recorded the song, including:[2]
- Peggy Lee along with Dave Barbour and His Orchestra (1946)
- Ella Fitzgerald on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (1959)[3]
- Melanie C recorded the song for her musical theatre-inspired album Stages (2012)
References
- "Internet Movie Database". imdb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.