I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face

"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" is a song from the 1956 musical My Fair Lady, with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. It was originally performed by Rex Harrison as Professor Henry Higgins who also performed it in the 1964 film version.My Fair Lady - Soundtracks at Internet Movie Database

Background The song expresses Professor Henry Higgins's sentimental and wistful sadness for his pupil Eliza Doolittle who has chosen to walk out of his life, a sudden realization of how much he will miss her, and, in passing, his sadness for her life in a chosen marriage.

Rosemary Clooney cover Singer Rosemary Clooney released a version titled "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face" as the B-side to her single "I Could Have Danced All Night". "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face" managed to reach No. 70 on the Billboard Top 100 that year, while the A-side climbed to No. 49.

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External links , 2001 London revival , Nat King Cole , Tony Bennett, Count Basie , Sonny Rollins (instrumental) , Chet Baker (instrumental) , from Sam and Friends, starring Kermit the Frog and Yorick