"A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" is apopularsong with music byJimmy McHugh and lyrics byHarold Adamson, published in1943.[1] It was used in the filmHigher and Higher (1944) when it was sung byFrank Sinatra.[2] Sinatra and alsoThe Ink Spots had chart hits with the song in 1944.[3]
The song is considered apop standard because it has been recorded by many artists.