I Like the Likes of You is a 1934 song with music by Vernon Duke and lyrics by E. Y. Harburg. It was introduced in the early 1930s Broadway/ revue scene, with a first live performance by Brice Hutchins and Vivian Janis on January 4, 1934, and the first recording by Victor Young and His Orchestra with Vera Van released on March 2, 1934. The tune sits in the classic American pop and jazz standard tradition, often linked to the Great American Songbook. Over the years it has been widely covered by many artists, including Bobby Short in 1955 and Liza Minnelli in 1965, and has appeared on albums such as Dawn Upshaw Sings Vernon Duke (1999). Instrumental versions exist as well, reflecting its versatile melodic swing and playful, flattering lyrics that praise a liked one in a light, witty style.
