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"Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a classic holiday song written by Frank Loesser in 1944. Here are some interesting facts about the song and its composer:
Origins and Purpose: Frank Loesser wrote the song as a duet for himself and his wife, Lynn Garland, to perform at holiday parties. It was intended as a playful and humorous piece.
Debut: The song made its public debut in the 1949 film "Neptune's Daughter," where it was performed by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalbán. Interestingly, the film features two versions of the song, one where the man is trying to leave and the woman is persuading him to stay, and another where the roles are reversed.
Award-Winning: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1950. It became one of the few songs to win the Oscar without being released as a commercial single at the time.
Popular Covers: Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists in various styles. Notable renditions include those by Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, and more recently, Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel.
Controversy: In recent years, the song has faced some controversy due to concerns about its lyrics, which some interpret as suggestive or non-consensual. This has led to debates about the appropriateness of the song in contemporary contexts, especially in the #MeToo era.
Despite the controversy, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" remains a widely recognized and beloved holiday song with a rich history in the world of music.