Love For Sale, Fred Waring & his Pennsylvanians

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Written by Cole Porter for the 1930 Broadway musical, "The New Yorkers," its lyrics were considered scandalous for the time. Although banned from radio play, it became a hit when it was recorded by both Libby Holman and Fred Waring & his Pennsylvanians in 1931. With a melody that is stealthy and haunting, this beautiful recording speaks of the world's oldest profession from the viewpoint of those who've lived it, and gets under your skin as much as any I've ever heard.

Love for sale
Appetizing young love for sale
Love that's fresh and still unspoiled
Love that's only slightly soiled
Love for sale
Who will buy
Who would like to sample my supply
Who's prepared to pay the price
For a trip to paradise
Love for sale
Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish ways
I know every type of love
Better far than they
If you want the thrill of love
I've been through the mill of love
Old love, new love
Every love but true love
Love for sale
Appetizing young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale...