Heat Wave (From There's No Business Like Show Busi
Marilyn Monroe · I Wanna Be Loved By You
The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising,
she certainly can can-can.
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave,
in such a way that the customers say
that she certainly can
can-can.
Gee,gee! Her anatomy!
makes the mercury!
To 93!
Having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave, the way that she moves,
that thermometer proves that she certainly can...
(What's your name honey?Pablo).Certainly can..
(Chico)Certainly Can (Miguelito!) (Pablo, Chico, Miguelito!)..oh, can-can.
Pablo, it say here in the weather report,
it's saying a fairly warm air is moving in from..(Where?) Jamaica.
Moderately high air pressure will cover the North East and.. (where else?)
The Deep South. Small danger of (what?) Fruit frost!
Hot and humid nights can be expected.
Vincent 95, Guadeloupe 97, Santo Domingo 99.Pardon me? 105?
We're having a heatwave,a tropical heatwave,
the temperature's rising, it isn't surprising,
I certainly can can-can.
I started this heatwave
in such a way
that the customers say that I certainly can
can-can.The man who need makes the mercury rise to 93.
We're having a heatwave, a tropical, a tropical heatwave
the way that I move, that thermometer grooves.
(She certainly certainly certainly can)
I certainly certainly certainly
Can! can-can!
Heat Wave (From There's No Business Like Show Business)
Marilyn Monroe's recording of 'Heat Wave' captures the playful energy of her brief but impactful foray into professional singing. Featured on the album I Wanna Be Loved By You, this track showcases her distinctive, breathy vocal style that became a signature element of her public persona. The song, originally written for the stage musical There's No Business Like Show Business, highlights Monroe's ability to convey charm and warmth through her delivery. While primarily known as a Hollywood icon, her musical catalogue reveals a genuine talent for interpreting popular standards with a unique, intimate flair. This recording remains a cherished example of her work beyond the silver screen, offering listeners a glimpse into the vocal performance that complemented her legendary screen presence.