Thoroughly Modern Millie
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
I suppose
Think we're mad
Heaven knows
The world has gone
To rack and to ruin
What we think is chic, unique and quite adorable
They think is odd and Sodom and Gomorrah-able
But the fact is
Everything today is thoroughly modern
Check your personality
Everything today makes yesterday slow
Better face reality.
It's not insanity
Says Vanity Fair
In fact, it's stylish
To raise your skirts and bob your hair.
In a rumble seat, the world is so causey
If the boy is kissable
And that tango dance they wouldn't allow
Now is quite permissible.
Goodbye, good'-goody girl
I'm changing and how!
So beat the drums
Cause here comes thoroughly modern
Millie now!
Everything today is thoroughly modern
Bands are gettin' jazzier
Everything today is starting to go
Cars are gettin' snazzier
Men say it's criminal
What women'll do.
What they're forgetting is
This is Nineteen Twenty-Two.
Have you seen the way they kiss in the movies?
Isn't it delectable?
Painting lips and pencil lining your brow
Now is quite respectable.
Goodbye good'-goody girl
I'm changing and how!
So beat the drums
Cause here comes thoroughly modern
Millie now!
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby's 1944 recording of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' stands as a defining example of the swing era's integration of popular film themes into the recording studio. As one of the most successful soundtracks of the mid-1940s, the song captures the optimistic spirit of the musical comedy genre while showcasing Crosby's signature warm vocal delivery. The track was released alongside other hits from the film, including 'Yes Sir! That's My Baby' and 'Razzle Dazzle,' forming a cohesive body of work that celebrated the era's dance music and romantic narratives. Its enduring popularity highlights Crosby's ability to blend theatrical flair with accessible pop sensibilities, making it a staple in collections of mid-century American musical theater and swing recordings.