Always True to You in My Fashion (1956)
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From What Album(s)?:
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
Disc Number:
1
Composer:
Cole Porter
Lyricist:
Cole Porter
Time:
2:48 From Wikipedia:
"Always True to You in My Fashion" is a 1948 show-tune by Cole Porter, written for the musical Kiss Me, Kate. In the lyrics, the singer protests that she is always faithful to her main love in her own way, despite seeing, and accepting gifts from, wealthy older men.
It is sung in the later part of the film by Lois (Bianca) to her love interest, Bill (Lucentio), who has become frustrated with Lois's penchant for older wealthy men.
The song was notably sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Blossom Dearie. It is based on a similarly ironic poem by Ernest Dowson (1867-1900) that featured the line: "I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion."
