Moonlight Becomes You
Bing Crosby · Great Years
You certainly know the right thing to wear
Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight
And I could get so romantic tonight
You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming
Mind if I tag along?
If I say I love you
I want you to know
It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so
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You're all dressed up to go dreaming
Now don't tell me I'm wrong
And what a night to go dreaming
Mind if I tag along?
If I say I love you
I want you to know
It's not just because there's moonlight
Although, moonlight becomes you so
Moonlight Becomes You
Bing Crosby's 'Moonlight Becomes You' stands as a quintessential example of the crooner's mastery of intimate balladry. Recorded for his album 'Great Years,' the track exemplifies the smooth, warm vocal style that defined Crosby's career and cemented his status as a leading figure in American popular music during the mid-20th century. The song's gentle arrangement and lyrical focus on romantic longing were characteristic of Crosby's repertoire, which often blended traditional pop standards with a personal, conversational delivery. As part of his extensive discography, this recording contributed to his enduring legacy as an artist who brought emotional depth to the genre of easy listening and romantic balladry, influencing countless subsequent vocalists who sought to emulate his nuanced phrasing and understated charm.