Botch-A-Me: Rosemary Clooney Cover

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Soprano Kathleen Monson
Pianist Riko Higuma

The song Botch-a-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina) is a lively, flirtatious tune that became a hit in the early 1950s, especially through Rosemary Clooney’s 1952 English-language recording. Originally written in Italian by Alberto Rabagliati and later adapted with English lyrics by Eddie Warner and Bob Merrill, the song’s title translates to “Kiss Me, Baby.” With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, Botch-a-Me blends Italian charm with American pop sensibility, capturing the postwar fascination with international romance and culture. Clooney’s charismatic performance helped make it a memorable favorite of the era.