You Oughta Be in Pictures
Al Bowlly and Monia Liter Lyrics
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You're wonderful to see,
You oughta be in pictures,
Oh what a hit you would be!
Your voice would thrill a nation,
Your face would be adored,
You'd make a great sensation
with wealth and fame your reward;
When we're alone,
You'd make ev'ry girl and man
A fan worshiping at your throne.
You oughta shine as brightly
As Jupiter and Mars;
You oughta be in pictures,
My star of stars.
The lyrics to Al Bowlly's song "You Ought to Be in Pictures" are a flattering tribute to a woman who is both beautiful and talented. The first few lines suggest that the woman is so stunning to see that she should be on the silver screen. The lyrics continue to express the belief that the woman could become a major star in the movie industry, with her voice and face captivating a nation. The lines "You'd make a great sensation with wealth and fame your reward" express the idea that success in the movie industry could bring her great financial rewards as well as fame.
The lyrics also suggest that the woman has a special talent for kissing, which would make her an object of adoration for both men and women. The comparison to Jupiter and Mars suggests that the woman has a kind of universal appeal and beauty that transcends ordinary mortals. In a way, the song could be viewed as a kind of love letter, urging the woman to realize her potential and become the star she was meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
You oughta be in pictures
It is my sincere belief that you are exceedingly beautiful and talented, and therefore, you should consider venturing into the realm of motion pictures.
You're wonderful to see
Your appearance is captivating and beautiful, and I find you to be a truly amazing human being.
You oughta be in pictures
Once again, I must emphasize that your talents are wasted outside of the motion picture industry.
Oh what a hit you would be!
I predict that if you were to star in a motion picture, it would be a tremendous success and would be widely acclaimed.
Your voice would thrill a nation
Your vocal abilities are truly remarkable, and if you were to sing in a motion picture, it would captivate the entire nation.
Your face would be adored
Your facial features are truly beautiful, and I can only imagine that people would adore you if you were to appear in a motion picture.
You'd make a great sensation with wealth and fame your reward;
Your appearance and talent combined would create a huge sensation, and you would be rewarded with an enormous amount of wealth and fame.
And if you should kiss the way you kiss, When we're alone, You'd make ev'ry girl and man A fan worshiping at your throne.
The way you kiss is truly sensational and passionate; I have no doubt that it would leave every person enamored and fascinated by you.
You oughta shine as brightly As Jupiter and Mars;
Your talent and beauty are so great that they are comparable to the brightness and beauty of the planets Jupiter and Mars.
You oughta be in pictures, My star of stars.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly believe that you should pursue a career in motion pictures, where you will become one of the greatest stars of all time.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANA SUESSE, EDWARD HEYMAN
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@anthonyfrew1571
Al Bowlly and Monia Liter what a combination - both at the top of their game
@tootallbrown
New fan of Bowlly and his pianist, Monia Liter (great on the keyboard). Reading a biography of him; what an interesting early life; he got around the globe--tragic ending in the bomb raid, too bad, great talent.
@brideofsnape2046
I absolutely love his speaking voice too, so warm and velvety.
@chrisjmarr
This is the Kind of music they should be playing on the radio today,Not that Crap they play on the radio these Day's,They call music,Great old tune's.
@StephanieSlevin
What a beautiful voice so magical ‘ lovely piano thanks for sharing 🦋💕
@martinwebb5588
The great voice of Al Bowlly, oh ever so smooth.
@harponercam
My own version after several people told me I should be a stuntman (NO!)"You outta be a stuntman, you outta jump from cars, you outta be a stuntman, and jump through windows of the bars....."I guess I just value my bones.
@barbaraeffros4804
Magnificent! Not sure how this showed up now. Been subscribed to your channel Jonathan and follow AB . Sure glad YT exists and folks like you share such fine transfers. 🎶🎺🎶
@gregson99
what an awesome pianist. Never heard of him until now. I always thought he worked with ray noble.
@JonathanHolmesjazz
He had quite a long and varied career - worth looking out for!