Meglio stasera - wikipedia Meglio stasera `` Meglio stasera '' ( known in English as `` It Had Better Be Tonight '' ) is a 1963 song with music by Henry Mancini, Italian lyrics by Franco Migliacci and English lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was composed for the 1963 film The Pink Panther where it was performed by Fran Jeffries. In addition to the vocal performance, instrumental portions of the song appear in the film 's underscore, sometimes as an introduction to the main `` Pink Panther Theme ''. Contents 1 Lyrics and translation 2 Other versions 3 Michael Bublé version 3.1 Background 3.2 Track listing 3.3 Chart performance 4 References 5 External links Lyrics and translation The beginning of the song, in the original Italian, is here followed by a literal translation and the first two lines of the English version which contains an Italian expression, `` Fa ' subito ! '', which translates as `` do it right away '', but which does not appear in the Italian lyrics. However, all the versions carry the same underlying meaning of `` Let 's make love tonight, because who knows what will happen tomorrow. '' Italian Meglio stasera, che domani o mai, Domani chi lo sa, quel che sarà ? Literal translation Better tonight, than tomorrow or never, Tomorrow who knows, what will be ? English version Meglio stasera, baby, go - go - go, Or as we natives say, `` Fa ' subito ! '' Spanish version Mejor ahora, ya mañana no, Si quieres ser mi amor decídelo. Other versions The song has been recorded in a number of versions. The Italian version performed by Fran Jeffries appears in the film, but not on the soundtrack album. An instrumental that resembles the underscore of Jeffries ' version is included on the soundtrack album, as is a group vocal with only vaguely related English lyrics ( which can be heard in the film during the fancy - dress ball and costume party whilst the attempted robbery is taking place ). Another Italian version, arranged by Ennio Morricone and performed by Miranda Martino, in 1963, on the compilation album Da Hollywood a Cinecittà. Morricone later also did an instrumental version on compilation albums. A version that appears in another Sellers, Blake Edwards & Mancini collaboration, the 1968 film The Party. Other singers to subsequently record the song include Sarah Vaughan, on her 1965 album Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook, and Lena Horne. An instrumental lounge - style version was recorded by The Hub Kings on their album This Way. John Barrowman performed the song during his 2008 tour. Accordionist Frank Marocco recorded the song together with `` Quando, quando, quando '', as part of a two - song medley on his compilation album Beyond the Sea. His arrangement appears in one of his sheet - music book combinations, titled Latin Rhythms. A Chill - style remake of this song was done by Italian group Mondo Candido. It appears on the mix album Buddha Bar V. A mambo - style version of the song was recorded by the swing revival group Lee Press - on and the Nails for the album El Bando en Fuego. A version of the song was recorded by Mic Gillette on his album Ear Candy. A Spanish version was also recorded in Santiago, Chile, by Bambi, a popular singer in the mid-1960s. The title was `` Mejor Ahora ''. The Greek singer Elli Paspala performed the Italian version on her 1993 live album Η Ελλη Πασπαλά στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής. Michael Bublé version `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' Single by Michael Bublé from the album Call Me Irresponsible Released December 8, 2007 Format CD single, digital download Recorded 2007 Genre Jazz, Traditional Pop Length 3 : 06 Label 143, Reprise Songwriter ( s ) Franco Migliacci, Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini Michael Bublé singles chronology `` Lost '' ( 2007 ) `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( 2007 ) `` Comin ' Home Baby '' ( 2008 ) `` Lost '' ( 2007 ) `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( 2007 ) `` Comin ' Home Baby '' ( 2008 ) Promotional Music Video `` It Had Better Be Tonight '' ( Hook ) at ContactMusic.com `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' was later covered by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, and released as the fourth single from his third studio album, Call Me Irresponsible. Bublé 's version of the song is an adaptation of the musical arrangement previously made for Lena Horne. Background Bublé 's version of the song reached # 74 in the UK Singles Chart after being used in an advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer. The track became one of Bublé 's most remixed songs, with mixes by Eddie Amador being made available for download. No music video was made to accompany the release, as Bublé was away on tour at the time of the single 's release. A promotional physical version of the single was made available in the United States, where other countries only received a digital release of the single. Track listing Promotional CD single `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's Club Mix ) - 7 : 45 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's Club Dub ) - 5 : 15 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Mix ) - 8 : 04 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Dub ) - 6 : 46 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Extra Love ) - 4 : 42 Digital download `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Zoned Out Mix ) - 3 : 16 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Star City Remix ) - 3 : 23 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Extra Love ) - 4 : 42 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Dub ) - 6 : 46 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's House Lovers Mix ) - 8 : 04 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's Club Dub ) - 5 : 15 `` It Had Better Be Tonight ( Meglio Stasera ) '' ( Eddie Amador 's Club Mix ) - 7 : 45 Chart performance Chart ( 2007 ) Peak position Canadian Hot 100 89 UK Singles Chart 74 References Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2010 - 08 - 22. Retrieved 2010 - 08 - 31. Remixes Jump up ^ http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1119312 Jump up ^ https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0030GZ3OY External links Performance by Fran Jeffries on YouTube in the film The Pink Panther The Pink Panther Films Original series The Pink Panther ( 1963 ) A Shot in the Dark ( 1964 ) Inspector Clouseau ( 1968 ) The Return of the Pink Panther ( 1975 ) The Pink Panther Strikes Again ( 1976 ) Revenge of the Pink Panther ( 1978 ) Trail of the Pink Panther ( 1982 ) Curse of the Pink Panther ( 1983 ) Son of the Pink Panther ( 1993 ) Reboot The Pink Panther ( 2006 ) The Pink Panther 2 ( 2009 ) Animated shorts The original Pink Panther shorts ( 1964 -- 1980 ) The original Inspector shorts ( 1965 -- 1969 ) Animated TV shows The Pink Panther Show ( 1969 -- 1980 ) Pink Panther and Sons ( 1984 -- 1985 ) The Pink Panther ( 1993 -- 1996 ) Pink Panther and Pals ( 2010 ) Animated TV specials A Pink Christmas ( 1978 ) Olym - Pinks ( 1980 ) Pink at First Sight ( 1981 ) Characters Inspector Clouseau The Pink Panther The Little Man The Inspector The Ant and the Aardvark Crazylegs Crane The Blue Racer Misterjaw The Dogfather Roland and Rattfink Tijuana Toads Hoot Kloot Video games The Pink Panther : Passport to Peril ( 1996 ) The Pink Panther : Hokus Pokus Pink ( 1998 ) Music `` The Pink Panther Theme '' `` Meglio stasera '' See also DePatie -- Freleng Enterprises Michael Bublé Discography Studio albums BaBalu ( 2001 ) Dream ( 2002 ) Michael Bublé ( 2003 ) It 's Time ( 2005 ) Call Me Irresponsible ( 2007 ) Crazy Love ( 2009 ) Christmas ( 2011 ) To Be Loved ( 2013 ) Nobody but Me ( 2016 ) Live albums Come Fly with Me ( 2004 ) Caught in the Act ( 2005 ) Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden ( 2009 ) Extended plays First Dance ( 1995 ) Totally Bublé ( 2003 ) Let It Snow ( 2003 ) More ( 2005 ) With Love ( 2006 ) A Taste of Bublé ( 2008 ) Special Delivery ( 2010 ) A Holiday Gift for You ( 2010 ) Singles `` How Can You Mend a Broken Heart '' `` Kissing a Fool '' `` Sway '' `` Spider - Man Theme '' `` Feeling Good '' `` Home '' `` Save the Last Dance for Me '' `` Everything '' `` Me and Mrs. Jones '' `` Lost '' `` It Had Better Be Tonight '' `` Comin ' Home Baby '' `` Have n't Met You Yet '' `` Hold On '' `` Baby ( You 've Got What It Takes ) '' `` Cry Me a River '' `` Crazy Love '' `` Hollywood '' `` Georgia on My Mind '' `` Do n't Get Around Much Anymore '' `` All I Want for Christmas Is You '' `` It 's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas '' / `` Jingle Bells '' `` White Christmas '' `` Nobody but Me '' Concert tours Crazy Love Tour ( 2010 -- 12 ) To Be Loved Tour ( 2013 -- 14 ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Meglio_stasera&oldid=798955258 '' Categories : 1963 songs Michael Bublé songs Songs with music by Henry Mancini Songs with lyrics by Johnny Mercer Songs with lyrics by Franco Migliacci The Pink Panther Hidden categories : Articles with hAudio microformats Talk More Contents About Wikipedia Hrvatski Italiano Русский Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Svenska Türkçe Edit links This page was last edited on 4 September 2017, at 19 : 57. 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Question: who sang it had better be tonight in the pink panther
Answer: Fran Jeffries