Frank Sinatra - What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?'

   The song 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?' was written by the married lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, along with composer Michel Legrand.

2. Which film featured the song 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?'

   The song was featured in the 1969 movie 'The Happy Ending,' which starred Jean Simmons and John Forsythe.

3. Was 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?' nominated for any awards?

   Yes, the song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost to 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head.' Michel Legrand won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist for Sarah Vaughan's rendition of the song.

4. Which artists have covered 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?'

   The song has been covered by several renowned artists including Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Mathis, Mel Torme, Julie Andrews, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand, and Shirley Bassey.

5. What unique request did the director of 'The Happy Ending' make regarding the song?

   Director Richard Brooks requested that the song be played twice in the film with different emotional impacts, without changing any words or notes. The first time it represents a marriage proposal, and the second time it reflects the wife's departure.

6. Did Barbra Streisand record a version of 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?'

   Yes, Barbra Streisand recorded the song in 1969 for her would-be album 'The Singer,' but the album was shelved. The song was later included in her 1974 album, 'The Way We Were,' and released as a B-side to the title track.