By Herbert Stothart, Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields1931
I heard Lawrence Tibbett's original recording of this song on the way in to work this morning for the first time, and I must say it moved me. It was written specifically for the film of the same name, in which Tibbett, a star of the Metropolitan Opera who had been nominated for an Oscar the year before, sings it to the gorgeous Lupe Velez. It was the only hit song to emerge from the screen musical.
Lyrics:
I love you.
That's what my heart is saying,
While every breeze is playing,
Our Cuban love song.
I love you.
For all the joy you brought me,
The lovely night you taught me,
Our Cuban love song.
One melody will always thrill my heart.
One kiss will cheer me when we're apart.
I love you.
With such a tender passion,
And only you could fashion,
Our Cuban love song.
Recorded By:
Ruth Etting
Jacques Renard
Paul Whiteman
George Shearing
Mel Torme
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