Never On Sunday
Nana Mouskouri · Other Songs - Nana Mouskouri
A Monday, a Monday, very, very good
Or you can kiss her on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, she rather hopes you would
Or you can kiss her on a Wednesday, a Thursday
A Friday, a Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday, a Sunday
'Cause that's her day of rest
Come any day and you be her guest
Any day you say but her day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on her day of rest
Oh, you can kiss her on a cool day, a hot day, a wet day
Which ever one you choose
Or try to kiss her on a gray day, a May day, a pay day
She'll never will refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day, a freak day, a week day
While you can be her guest
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday
A one day she needs a little rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on her day of rest
Oh, you can kiss her on a cool day, a hot day, a wet day
Which ever one you choose
Or try to kiss her on a gray day, a May day, a pay day
She'll never will refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day, a freak day, a week day
While you can be her guest
But never, never on a Sunday, a Sunday
The one day she's got to get her rest
Never On Sunday
Nana Mouskouri's rendition of 'Never On Sunday' stands as a definitive example of her mastery over the art song and opera a cappella repertoire. Originally composed by Benjamin Britten for the stage, the piece was adapted for solo voice and piano, showcasing Mouskouri's exceptional vocal range and emotional depth. Her performance captures the dramatic tension and lyrical beauty characteristic of mid-20th-century British opera, while maintaining the classical purity expected of her repertoire. The recording highlights her ability to navigate complex phrasing and dynamic shifts, delivering a performance that remains a standard reference for those studying her vocal technique and interpretive style.