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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

The Way You Look Tonight

By Bill Lamb, About.com

Originally performed by Fred Astaire in the 1936 movie Swing Time, this song has since become most closely associated with Frank Sinatra. It was revived by crooner Michael Buble on his 2004 album Come Fly With Me.

Performer

David Radford - March 1, 2006

Songwriters

Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Fred Astaire - From the movie Swing Time (1936) (Listen)
  • The Lettermen - #13 Pop (1961) (Listen)
  • Frank Sinatra - Track from the album The Reprise Collection (1964) (Listen)
  • Michael Buble - Track from the album Come Fly With Me (2004)

Key Lyric Phrase

Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
And the way you look tonight.

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