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Rita Wilson reminisced down memory lane with a shared memory of an adorable duet performed by her and Martin Short on the classic “Somethin’ Stupid.” In the very infancy of Wilson’s Instagram, the clip made one realize that there was no putting on an act when the duo sang the Frank and Nancy Sinatra banger exchanging verses. Wilson’s caption was nothing less than praise for Short: “Martin is one of the most inspiring humans that I know,” she declared, adding how thankful she is for his continuing friendship.
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The video puts itself on display—Wilson and Short relished every bit of the cloying romance of the song and their voices meshed both in a professional and spontaneous manner. It is clear they spent good times together, and that positive vibe just rubber-stamped on. An ideal combination would be Wilson’s sultry, smoky tone complementing Short’s over-the-leading rendition, and thus it is easy to see why fans flooded the comments asking for even more collaborations.
All outside the comments were filled with heart emojis and pleas for another appearance of the duet. “Extraordinary human beings” complimented a fan on the pair, referring to all those who make the world a happier and more pleasant place. Another said, “I love this so much it’s stupid,” a tongue-in-cheek reference to the song title. Several commenters were half joking about Short’s prior admission of a crush on Wilson with one exclaiming, “This is the video where Martin says he has a crush on me!”
But of course, the reactions were more than just good times. One of the fans poured their heart out: “This makes me cry. I wanted to sing this with my daddy!” Then there were those who admired the singers’ chemistry and implored, “PLAYTONE RECORDS needs to sign them to a recording offer ASAP.” And yes, there even originated a shout-out with Greek-American pride as one fan hollered to Wilson, “Bravo, my fellow Greek American Goddess!”
An old married couple-type friendship that always conjures magic together is in itself a lovely way of remembering this throwback. Be it comedy or track—or just straight vibing in some sort of Nancy Meyers kitchen (trust, this comment actually exists)—these two bring out the best in each other. If the internet has its way, this simply won’t be the last time they perform together.
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In other words, that throwback video is more than just a cute little clip—it’s an ode to friendship, artistry, and effortless charm that surely must have been a little goo for anyone watching, wishing they had been there in person. No wonder the comments swiftly turned into a love fest. today, about that studio album…
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