Why Can't You Behave?

"Why Can't You Behave?"
Song
Published	1948 by T.B. Harms Co.
Songwriter(s)	Cole Porter

"Why Can't You Behave?" is a 1948 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical Kiss Me, Kate , where it was introduced by Lisa Kirk. The character Lois Lane sings it to her boyfriend Bill, who had just missed rehearsal because he was gambling and told her he signed a $10,000 IOU in the name of the director of the show. In the 1953 film version, the song is performed by Ann Miller. The song is briefly reprised by Lois and Bill before transitioning into the song "Always True to You In My Fashion". In the film version, this song runs into an instrumental dance version of "Another Openin'Another Show".

Notable recordings

• 1948 Frank Sinatra - recorded December 15, 1948 with The Phil Moore Four. ^[1]
• 1949 Bing Crosby - recorded January 4, 1949 with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra for Decca Records. ^[2]

References

1. "Frank Sinatra Discography". jazzdiscography.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
2. "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved September 13, 2017.