Mimi (song)

"Mimi"
Song
Published1932
GenrePopular
ComposerRichard Rodgers
LyricistLorenz Hart

"Mimi" is a popular song written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. It was featured in the film Love Me Tonight (1932), in which it was first sung by Maurice Chevalier to Jeanette MacDonald, then later reprised by the entire company. In the 1950s John Serrys arrangement was featured on Seeburg Corporation jukeboxes.[1] Sergio Franchi performed the song on January 2, 1964, on the ABC Television special, Victor Borge at Carnegie Hall,[2] also recording it on his 1963 RCA Victor Red Seal album Women in My Life.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Eastman School of Music – University of Rochester – Sibley Music Library: John J. Serry Sr. Collection: Series 2: Oversized Manuscripts: Box 2 Folder 5, Archive p. 14 archived at the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music" (PDF). Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ Gould, Jack (January 3, 1964). "When the Pianist and Gag Writer Meet — Edward P. Morgan Show in Debut". The New York Times. p. 49. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sergio Franchi – Women In My Life". Discogs. Retrieved February 14, 2026.