A 1958 musical film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner is based on the 1944 novella of the same name by Colette. The film features songs with lyrics by Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe, arranged and conducted by André Previn. "Gigi" was performed by Louis Jourdan.
In 1991, "Gig"i was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." -Wikipedia-
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"Gigi" is the title song from the 1958 Academy Award-winning film, directed by Vincente Minnelli. It was written by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner, sung by Louis Jourdan in the film. It then went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1958.
A cover version by Billy Eckstine peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart in 1959. Sergio Franchi recorded the song in England with Wally Stott on his 1964 RCA Victor Red Seal album Women in My Life.
Gigi, am I a fool without a mind Or have I merely been too blind to realize? Oh Gigi, why you've been growin' up before my eyes?
Gigi, you're not at all that funny awkward little girl I knew Oh no, overnight there's been a breathless change in you
Oh Gigi, why you were tremblin' on the brink Was I out yonder somewhere blinkin' at a star? Oh Gigi, have I been standin' up too close or back too far?
When did your sparkle turn to fire And your warmth become desire? Oh, what miracle has made you the way you are?
Oh Gigi, why you were tremblin' on the brink Was I out yonder somewhere blinkin' at a star? Oh Gigi, have I been standin' up too close or back too far?
When did your sparkle turn to fire And your warmth become desire? Oh, what miracle has made you the way you are?