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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › South_Pacific_(musical)South Pacific (musical) - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances.

   • South Pacific (1958 Film)

     South Pacific is a 1958 American romantic musical film based...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_American_SongbookGreat American Songbook - Wikipedia

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   Jun 25, 2024 · The Great American Songbook includes standards by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II, among others.

3. www.britannica.com › biography › Oscar-Hammerstein-IIOscar Hammerstein II | Biography, Songs, Musicals, & Facts

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Oscar Hammerstein II, American lyricist, musical comedy author, and theatrical producer influential in the development of musical comedy and known especially for his immensely successful collaboration with the composer Richard Rodgers, which yielded such shows as Oklahoma!, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cinderella_(1997_film)Cinderella (1997 film) - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · November 2, 1997. ( 1997-11-02) Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (also known as simply Cinderella) [1] is a 1997 American musical fantasy television film produced by Walt Disney Television, directed by Robert Iscove, and written by Robert L. Freedman. Based on the French fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault, the film is the second ...

5. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: This Nearly Was Mine by Ezio ...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · “This Nearly Was Mine,” performed by Ezio Pinza, is a poignant and emotional song from the original Broadway cast recording of the musical South Pacific. The song is sung by the character Emile, who reflects on the love he lost.

6. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: I Enjoy Being a Girl by Original ...

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   Jun 23, 2024 · “I Enjoy Being a Girl” remains a recognizable and beloved song from the musical Flower Drum Song. Its catchy melody and lyrics offer a glimpse into a bygone era, reminding us of the changing attitudes towards gender and the ongoing journey towards equality.

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   Who is Oscar Hammerstein?

   • Oscar Hammerstein II, American lyricist, musical comedy author, and theatrical producer influential in the development of musical comedy and known especially for his immensely successful collaboration with the composer Richard Rodgers, which yielded such shows as Oklahoma!, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.

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   What did Oscar Hammerstein do for a living?

   • “Oklahoma!” Oscar Hammerstein II (born July 12, 1895, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 23, 1960, Doylestown, Pennsylvania) was an American lyricist, musical comedy author, and theatrical producer influential in the development of musical comedy and known especially for his immensely successful collaboration with the composer Richard Rodgers.

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   What were Hammerstein's most famous songs?

   • Among Hammerstein’s best known early works are Rose Marie (1924; music by Friml); The Desert Song (1925; music by Romberg); and the Jerome Kern musicals Sunny (1925) and Show Boat (1927), which includes the perennial favourites, “Ol’ Man River” and “Only Make Believe.”

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   Who wrote Hammerstein's songs?

   • Until he became exclusively Rodgers’ librettist in 1943, Hammerstein wrote lyrics for several other composers, among them Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Sigmund Romberg (“Lover Come Back to Me”; “Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise”), and Jerome Kern (“All the Things You Are”; “The Last Time I Saw Paris”).

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8. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Happy Talk by Ella Fitzgerald

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Happy Talk is a popular song written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for the musical South Pacific. While the song was originally performed by Juanita Hall in the Broadway production, it has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including the iconic Ella Fitzgerald.