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Boy Wanted
598
Jazz
Boy Wanted was released on December 1, 1959 by Verve as a part of the album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book
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Release DateDecember 1, 1959
LabelVerve
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM120

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Composer
Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Songwriter
Nelson Riddle
Nelson Riddle
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer

Lyrics

I've just finished writing an advertisement
Calling for a boy
No half-hearted Romeo or flirt is meant
That's the kind I'd not employ
Though anybody interested can apply
He must know a thing or two to qualify
For instance:
He must be able to dance
He must make life a romance
I said a boy wanted
One who can smile
Boy wanted
Lovable style
He must know how to say "Yes!"
When I look at a new dress
Oh, I'll be ready when the right one calls
And I'll start vamping him until he falls
Yes, if he proves to be the right little laddie
I'll make him glad he answered my ad
He must like musical shows
And he must wear snappy clothes
Yes, that is my story
And to it I'll stick
No glory
In having a hick
He needn't be such a saint
But oh, he dassent say "ain't"
I don't care if his bankroll totals naught
For we can live on love and food for thought
If he's a scholar, when I see him I'll holler
"My lad, I'm glad
You answered my ad!"
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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