Many a New Day – 1955 “Many a New Day” is a song from the musical Oklahoma!, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It was introduced by Joan Roberts in the original Broadway production. “Many a New Day” is sung by Laurey immediately after Curly McLain leaves the scene with Gertie Cummings. Laurey …
Category Archive: 1955
PEOPLE WILL SAY WE’RE IN LOVE
People Will Say We’re in Love – 1955 “People Will Say We’re In Love” is a show tune from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! (1943). In the original Broadway production, the song was introduced by Alfred Drake and Joan Roberts. Story The other characters think, correctly, that Laurey (Joan Roberts) and Curly (Alfred Drake) …
I CAN’T SAY NO
I Cain’t Say No – 1955 “I Cain’t Say No” is a song from the musical play Oklahoma! written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. In the song Ado Annie Carnes describes her sexual awakening (albeit in highly euphemistic terms) and the conflicts that it brings. One of two female leads, Ado …
THE SURREY WITH THE FRINGE ON THE TOP
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top – 1955 “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” is a show tune from the 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! It is the second song of the show, following the opening number, “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’.” When Curly asks Laurey to go to the box social …
OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN’
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ – 1955 “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” is the opening song from the musical Oklahoma!, which premiered on Broadway in 1943. It was written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The leading male character in Oklahoma!, Curly McLain, sings the song at the beginning of the first …
LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (SONG)
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (song) – 1955 “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The song was publicized first in the movie, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955), winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. From 1967 to 1973, it …
CHERRY PINK AND BLOSS WHITE
Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” or “Cerezo Rosa” or “Ciliegi Rosa” or “Gummy Mambo”, is the English version of “Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs”, a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David …
DANCE WITH ME HENRY
“The Wallflower” (also known as “Roll with Me, Henry” and “Dance with Me, Henry”) is a 1955 popular song. It was one of several answer songs to “Work with Me, Annie” and has the same 12-bar blues melody. It was written by Johnny Otis, Hank Ballard, and Etta James. Etta James recorded it for Modern …
SIXTEEN TONS
Sixteen Tons -1955 “Sixteen Tons” is a song about a coal miner, based on life in coal mines in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was written and first recorded by Merle Travis at the Radio Recorders Studio B in Hollywood, California on August 8, 1946. Cliffie Stone played bass on the recording. It was first released …
BAND OF GOLD (Don Cherry song)
Band of Gold (Don Cherry song) – 1955 “Band of Gold” is a popular song, generally considered a traditional pop standard, with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. It was published in 1955. The biggest hit version was recorded by Don Cherry in 1955. This version reached number five on the pop …