This Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart classic was introduced by Vivienne Segal in the 1940 Broadway show Pal Joey which starred Gene Kelly in the title role. The song became a quite lengthy demonstration of Hart's skill in creating sophisticated and witty lyrics. Ella Fitzgerald recorded a 7 minute version for her Rodgers and Hart songbook and it was also a favourite of Frank Sinatra.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (1940)
This Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart classic was introduced by Vivienne Segal in the 1940 Broadway show Pal Joey which starred Gene Kelly in the title role. The song became a quite lengthy demonstration of Hart's skill in creating sophisticated and witty lyrics. Ella Fitzgerald recorded a 7 minute version for her Rodgers and Hart songbook and it was also a favourite of Frank Sinatra.
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