I Wanna Be Loved by You

"I Wanna Be Loved by You" is a song written by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby, with lyrics by Bert Kalmar, for the 1928 musical Good Boy. It was first performed by Helen Kane on September 5, 1928, who was the inspiration behind the cartoon Betty Boop. "I Wanna Be Loved by You" was chosen as one of the Songs of the Century in a survey by the RIAA to which 200 people responded (out of 1300 asked). One of Marilyn Monroe's most famous musical performances is her singing the song in Billy Wilder's classic 1959 farce Some Like It Hot.

For the album, see I Wanna Be Loved by You (album).
"I Wanna Be Loved by You"
Song by Helen Kane
ReleasedDecember 1928
RecordedSeptember 5, 1928
Genre
  • Pop
  • Love song
Length2:48
LabelVictor
Songwriter(s)Herbert Stothart, Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar

The original lyrics and music of the song entered the public domain in the United States in 2024.

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