This was mentioned by Frivolous Sal on 08-Sep-2003:


LOVE FOR SALE
Words and music by Cole Porter, from the musical "The New Yorkers" (1930)
As recorded by Libby Holman (1931—the first recording)

Love for sale!

When the only sound in the empty street
Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet
That belong to a lonesome cop,
I open shop.

When the moon so long has been gazing down
On the wayward ways of this wayward town,
That her smile becomes a smirk,
I go to work.

Love for sale!
Appetizing young love for sale!
Love that's fresh and still unspoiled;
Love that's only slightly soiled;
Love for sale!

Who will buy?
Who would like to sample my supply?
Who'd like to pay the price
For a trip to paradise?
Love for sale!

Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish way.
I know every type of love
Better far than they.
If you want the thrill of love,
I've been through the mill of love:
Old love, new love,
Every love but true love.

Love for sale!
Appetizing young love for sale!
If you want to buy my wares,
Follow me and climb the stairs.
Love for sale!

Love for sale!