Why Can't You Behave?
"Why Can't You Behave?" is a 1948 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical Kiss Me, Kate, where it was introduced by Lisa Kirk.
| "Why Can't You Behave?" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1948 by T.B. Harms Co. |
| Songwriter(s) | Cole Porter |
Background
The character Lois Lane sings it to her boyfriend Bill, who had just missed rehearsal because he was gambling and told her he signed a 10,000-dollar IOU in the name of the director of the show. In the 1953 film version, the song is performed by Ann Miller.
Notable recordings
- 1948 Frank Sinatra - recorded December 15, 1948 with The Phil Moore Four.[1]
- 1949 Bing Crosby - recorded January 4, 1949 with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra for Decca Records.[2]
- 1956 Ella Fitzgerald included on "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book".[3]
References
- "Frank Sinatra Discography". jazzdiscography.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
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