When the mellow moon begins to beam, Writer(s): GEORGE GERSHWIN, BARRINGTON SOMERS PHELOUNG<br>Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com Loading Loading FAQs for The Man I LoveThe Man I Love by George GershwinWhen the mellow moon begins to beam, Ev'ry night I dream a little dream, And of course Prince Charming is the theme, The he for me. Although I realize as well as you It is seldom that a dream comes true, For/To me it's clear That he'll appear. Some day he'll come along, The man I love And he'll be big and strong, The man I love And when he comes my way I'll do my best to make him stay. He'll look at me and smile I'll understand ; And in a little while, He'll take my hand ; And though it seems absurd, I know we both won't say a word Maybe I shall meet him Sunday Maybe Monday, maybe not ; Still I'm sure to meet him one day Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day He'll build a little home Just meant for two, From which I'll never roam, Who would - would you ? And so all else above I'm waiting for the man I love. When the mellow moon begins to beam, Some day he'll come along, He'll look at me and smile Maybe I shall meet him Sunday He'll build a little home Who originally sang the man I love?The Man I Love (song). Is the man I love jazz?Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (The Man I Love) “A highlight of this recording is the playing of her musical soulmate, Lester Young, and sometime Bing Crosby accompanist Joe Sullivan on piano.”
Why did Gershwin write the man I love?It was originally intended to be part of the Gershwins' 1924 musical, Lady, Be Good, with the title, "The Girl I Love." When Adele Astaire, who helped make her younger brother, Fred, more famous than she would ever be, sang the song at the musical's off-Broadway opening in Philadelphia, it was given a nice round of ...
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