Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 / April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century". She had a contralto vocal range.

Nicknamed "Sailor" (for her salty speech), "Sassy" and "The Divine One Jazz royalty [read more]

Album Unknown (12 Lyrics)

Mr. Wonderful
Why this feeling? Why this glow?Why the thrill when you say Hello?It's a strange and tender magic you doMister Wonderful, that's you.Why this trembling when you speakWhy this joy when you touch my cheek?I must tell...
Fabulous Character
To me he's a fabulous character(He's near and I glow)A fabulous character(And I love him so)He walks by my side And I dance on airI find he's kind of a special guy(My heart can't be wrong)I kiss him and I know why(My...
Eternally
(NOTE: also known as "Theme from Limelight" and "Terry's Theme")I'll be loving you eternallyWith a love that's true, eternallyFrom the start, within my heartIt seems I've always knownThe sun would shineWhen you were...
It Never Entered My Mind
I don't care if there's powder on my noseI don't care if my hairdo is in place I've lost the very meaning of reposeI never put a mudpack on my face Oh, who'd have thought that I'd walk in a dazeNow I never go to shows...
Whatever Lola Wants
Whatever Lola wants, Lola getsAnd little man, little Lola wants youMake up your mind to have, no regretsRecline yourself, resign yourself you're throughCHORUS: I always get, what I aim forAnd your heart and soul, is...
Its All Right With Me
It's the wrong time and the wrong place Though your face is charming it's the wrong face It's not his face, but such a charming face That it's all right with me.It's the wrong song in the wrong style Though your smile...
How Important Can It Be
How Important Can It Bethat I tasted other lips?That was long before you came to mewith the wonder of your kissSo the story got aroundof na old romance and meBut it happened oh! so long agoHow Important Cant it...
In Ziua Liberarii
Si in ziua liberarii m'am dus pe peronu' garii,Ospatar mai adu vin ca de maine sunt civil,Ospataru' a plecat era tare suparat,Da' ce ai mai ospatare am ordin de'ncorporare,Du'te acasa fa'ti valiza si pune'ti pe ordin...
Broken Hearted Melody
Br-oooo-ken hearted me-eee-lo-dyOoooonce you were our song of love.Nooooow you just keep taunting meWiiiiith the memory of (ba-da-da))His tender love. Oh,Broken hearted melodyMust you keep reminding meOf the lips I...
Make Yourself Comfortable
Mmmmm Mmmmmm Make yourself comfortable.Mmmmm Mmmmmm Make yourself comfortable.Mmmmm Mmmmmm Make yourself comfortable, baby.Take off your shoesies, dear,And loosen up your tie.I've got some records here.Let's try...
C'est La Vie
John's in love with JoanJoan's in love with JimJim's in love with someoneWho's not in love with himWhat was meant to be, must beC'est la vie, c'est la vieLife's a funny thingWhen it comes to loveYou don't always...
The Banana Boat Song (day-o)
Day-o, day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and he wan' go homeDay, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day-ay-ay-oDaylight come and he wan' go homeWork all night on a drink a'rum(Daylight come and he wan' go...