Almost Like Being in Love (song)

"Almost Like Being in Love" is a popular song published in 1947. The music was written by Frederick Loewe, and the lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner.

The song was made popular by David Brooks and Marion Bell in the musical Brigadoon. It was later performed in the 1954 film version by Gene Kelly.

There were three hit versions of the song in the United States in 1947. Frank Sinatra's version was the highest charting at #20. Mildred Bailey and Mary Martin both charted with the song at #21 that year.

The song was revived in a downbeat ballad version by singer Michael Johnson (#32, 1978). It was also made popular by British singing sensation Dame Shirley Bassey. Nat King Cole recorded more than one version of the song.

Cover versions
Other singers who have recorded "Almost Like Being in Love" include:


 * A later version by Nat King Cole was used as the closing song in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day which starred Bill Murray.
 * Ella Fitzgerald
 * In 1961, Judy Garland performed the song as a medley with "This Can't Be Love" at the "Judy at Carnegie Hall" concert.
 * Jo Stafford - Autumn in New York (1950)
 * Dean Martin
 * Melanie Safka
 * Cliff Richard (1960)
 * Rufus Wainwright
 * Woody Allen as Z-4195 from Antz (1998, short rendition)