Too Marvelous For Words
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
To sing your praises
But there aren't any magic adjectives
To tell you all you are!
You're just too marvelous
Too marvelous for words
Like glorious, glamorous
And that old standby, amorous
It's all too wonderful
I'll never find the words
That say enough, tell enough
I mean, they just aren't swell enough
You're much too much
And just too very, very
To ever be in Webster's Dictionary
And so I'm borrowing
A love song from the birds
To tell you that you're marvelous
Too marvelous for words
Too Marvelous For Words
Louis Prima's 1936 recording of 'Too Marvelous For Words' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's energetic jazz and dance music. The track showcases Prima's signature style, blending a driving trombone solo with a lively rhythm section that defined the sound of big band performance during the mid-1930s. As a staple of the dance floor, the song captures the optimism and rhythmic vitality characteristic of the period, featuring Prima's charismatic vocal delivery alongside his virtuoso instrumental prowess. The composition reflects the broader cultural fascination with jazz and swing that swept across America, making it a memorable piece of historical music that continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate the era's distinctive sound.