Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II is today
considered the most important figure in
the history of American musical theatre
for he was probably the best "book
writer" in Broadway history.
His most successful collaboration came
when he teamed up with Richard
Rodgers to write a musical adaptation
of the play Green Grow the Lilacs.
The result was Oklahoma a show which
revolutionized the American musical
theatre It also began a partnership
which would produce such classic
Broadway musicals as Carousel, South
Pacific, The King and I, Flower Drum
Song, and The Sound of Music as well
as the musical film State Fair and the
television musical Cinderella.

Hammerstein also produced the book
and lyrics for Carmen Jones, an
adaptation of Geoges Bizet's opera
Carmen with an all black cast.
Richard Rodgers
Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extra- ordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow legendary.
His career spanned more than sixty years, and his hits ranged from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright lights of Broadway, London and beyond.

He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, Grammys and Emmys.

He wrote more than 900 published songs, and forty Broadway musicals.

People Will say We're In Love

Words & music by:-
Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers

Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do the neighbours chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "don'ts" for you.

Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
People will say we're in love!
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!

Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.

Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!

Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.

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