“Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall in Love” is a popular song written in 1928 by Cole Porter. It was first performed in Porter’s first successful Broadway musical, Paris (1928), by French singer Irène Bordoni, for whom Porter created the musical as her main role. Bordoni’s husband and the producer of Paris, Ray Goetz, encouraged Porter to try Broadway again with this show.
“The song ‘I Concentrate on You’ was written by Cole Porter for the 1940 film Broadway Melody of 1940 and was first performed by Douglas McPhail.”
“Every Time We Say Goodbye” is a well-known jazz song written by Cole Porter. It is part of the Great American Songbook and was published by Chappell & Company. The song was first performed by Nan Wynn and Jere McMahon in 1944 as part of Billy Rose’s musical revue Seven Lively Arts.
“Just One of Those Things” is a well-known song written by Cole Porter for the 1935 musical Jubilee. Porter composed the music for Jubilee during a long trip on a ship in early 1935. Later, in September 1935, the person who wrote the words for Jubilee, Moss Hart, said the second part of the play needed another song.
“C’est Magnifique” (“It’s Magnificent”) is a 1953 popular song written by Cole Porter for his 1953 musical Can-Can, where it was first performed by Lilo and Peter Cookson. The song became a well-known piece that is often performed. The only version that reached a high position on the music charts was by Gordon MacRae, which reached No.
“I Love Paris” is a well-known song written by Cole Porter and published in 1953. The song was introduced by Lilo, who played the character La Mome in the musical Can-Can. A line from the song’s lyrics led to the title of the 1964 film Paris When It Sizzles.
“It’s De-Lovely” is a popular song written by Cole Porter. It first appeared in his 1936 musical, Red Hot and Blue, and was performed by Ethel Merman and Bob Hope. Later, the song was included in the musical Anything Goes.
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” is a song written by American composer Cole Porter in 1936. It was first performed that year in the Eleanor Powell musical film Born to Dance, where it was sung by Virginia Bruce. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but did not win, losing to “The Way You Look Tonight.” In 1936, popular recordings of the song were made by Ray Noble and his Orchestra (with vocals by Al Bowlly) and by Hal Kemp and his Orchestra (with vocals by Skinnay Ennis).
“A Foggy Day” is a well-known song written by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was first performed by Fred Astaire in the 1937 movie A Damsel in Distress. Originally, the song was called “A Foggy Day (In London Town),” which refers to the thick, polluted fogs that often covered London during that time.
“The Man I Love” is a well-known song with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by his brother, Ira Gershwin. It was originally part of the 1924 musical comedy Lady, Be Good. The song was later removed from that show and added to the Gershwins’ 1927 play Strike Up the Band, which included both “The Man I Love” and “The Girl I Love.” This play did not perform well in previews.