S'Wonderful
S'Wonderful
Quiz by Sharon Michiko Yoneda
artist: Diana Krall
songwriters: music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin
date released: 2001 by Diana Krall
Diana Krall’s S’Wonderful is a jazz song about the joy and excitement of being in love. The lyrics express how love feels magical and beyond words. The song opens with “’S wonderful! ’S marvelous! That you should care for me!” showing deep happiness and gratitude for love. The singer feels lucky and amazed, as expressed in “’S paradise! ’S what I love to see.” The song has a light, romantic, and dreamy feel, celebrating how love transforms life into something beautiful. Krall’s soft and intimate delivery makes the song even more charming and heartfelt.
In 1927 in the Broadway musical, Funny Face by Adele Astaire and Allen Kearns' S'Wonderful was first recorded. It was re-released in 1951 for the film, "An American in Paris" and performed by Gene Kelly. Later it was covered by Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire in the remake of Funny Face. Diana Krall had her turn with it in 2001 on her album, "The Look of Love.