A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening

"A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" is a song Frank Sinatra recorded under Columbia Records in 1943 for his role in the 1943 film Higher and Higher.

This song, arranged by Axel Stordahl, was recorded specifically for the film, and was featured later in film's soundtrack. Sinatra recorded this song again, this time in an a capella arrangement, featuring the Bobby Tucker Singers on November 10, 1943.

History
"A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" was introduced by Sinatra during his initial performance of the song for Higher and Higher. Since then, it has become a popular jazz standard, recorded by many others.

Releases

 * Live performances
 * Live from Las Vegas (2005)
 * Reissues
 * I've Got a Crush on You (1995)
 * All or Nothing at All (2002)
 * Frank Sinatra in Hollywood 1940–1964 (2002)

Lyrics
Some like a night at the movies, some like a dance or a show Some are content with an evening spent home by the radio Some like to live for the moment, some like to just reminisce

But whenever I have an evening to spend Just give me one like this

This is a lovely way to spend an evening Can't think of anything I'd rather do This is a lovely way to spend an evening Can't think of anyone as lovely as you

A casual stroll through a garden A kiss by a lazy lagoon Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune

This is a lovely way to spend an evening I want to save all my nights and spend them with you Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our favorite tune This is a lovely way to spend an evening I want to save all my nights and spend them with you