- It's a Lovely Day Today is a 1950 popular song written by Irving Berlin for his Broadway musical Call Me Madam.
- It was introduced on stage by Russell Nype and Galina Talva, and the musical was later adapted into a 1953 film where Donald O'Connor and Vera-Ellen performed the number.
- The song appears on original cast recordings by Dick Haymes & Eileen Wilson (Decca) and by Russell Nype & Galina Talva (RCA Victor).
- Doris Day released a single on Columbia 39055 in late 1950, which charted briefly in January 1951.
- Perry Como with The Fontaine Sisters recorded it in New York City on July 26, 1950, issued by RCA Victor as 20-3945 and by EMI as B 10221.
- Notable later covers include Ella Fitzgerald (1958) on Irving Berlin Song Book; Astrud Gilberto (1967); Rosemary Clooney (1984).
- The tune showcases Berlin's upbeat Broadway pop style and has become a well known pop standard.
