It's De-Lovely

Leslie Hutchinson · Other Songs - Leslie Hutchinson

The night is young, the skies are clear

So if you want to go walking, dear,

It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.

I understand the reason why

You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,

It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.

You can tell at a glance

What a swell night this is for romance,

You can hear dear Mother Nature

Murmuring low,

"Let yourself go!"



So please be sweet, my chickadee,

And when I kiss you, just say to me,

"It's delightful, it's delicious,

It's delectable, it's delirious,

It's dilemma, it's delimit, it's deluxe,

It's de-lovely".



I feel a sudden urge to sing

The kind of ditty that invokes the spring.



I'll control my desire to curse

While you crucify the verse.



This verse I started seems to me

The Tin-Pantithesis of a melody



So spare us all the pain,

Just skip the darn thing and sing the refrain



Mi, mi, mi, mi,

Re, re, re, re,

Do, sol, mi, do, la, si.



The night is young, the skies are clear

So if you want to go walking, dear,

It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.

I understand the reason why

You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,

It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.

You can tell at a glance

What a swell night this is for romance,

You can hear dear Mother Nature

Murmuring low,

"Let yourself go!"



So please be sweet, my chickadee,

And when I kiss you, just say to me,

"It's delightful, it's delicious,

It's, it's de-lovely".

It's De-Lovely

Released by Leslie Hutchinson in 1958, 'It's De-Lovely' stands as a quintessential example of the British Invasion's early pop sound. The track blends the smooth, romantic sensibilities of the American standards era with the fresh energy characteristic of mid-1950s British recordings. Hutchinson's delivery captures the intimate, yearning mood of the song, which draws heavily from the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and other vocal legends. As part of her broader discography, the recording exemplifies the genre of English pop and vocal jazz, showcasing her ability to interpret classic material with a distinct personal touch that resonated with audiences across Europe. The song remains a notable song in her catalog, reflecting the cross-Atlantic musical exchange of the late 1950s.