Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did? explained

"Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Ira Gershwin added the lyrics in the mid-1940s, to an unused tune by his brother, George.^[1]

It was introduced by Betty Grable and Dick Haymes in the 1947 film The Shocking Miss Pilgrim.

Notable recordings

Many other artists have also recorded the song, including:^[2]

• Peggy Lee along with Dave Barbour and His Orchestra (1946)^[3]
• Ella Fitzgerald on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (1959)^[4]
• Melanie C recorded the song for her musical theatre-inspired album Stages (2012)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Internet Movie Database . imdb.com . June 19, 2020.
2. Web site: secondhandsongs.com . secondhandsongs.com . June 19, 2020.
3. Web site: discogs.com . discogs.com . January 21, 2021.
4. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. June 11, 2024.