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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

RICHARD RODGERS

OKLAHOMA!: “PEOPLE WILL SAY WE’RE IN LOVE”

This is a clip from the 1955 movie. It’s a good example of how Richard changed his style of shaping melodies due to Oscar’s lyrics. Listen for some great singing.

Shirley Jones & Gordon McRae: “People Will Say We’re in Love”

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,i>Shirley Jones & Gordon McRae: “People Will Say We’re in Love”

I first saw that film in a drive-in theater in the early months of 1957. I was impressed by that production number.

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People Will Say We're in Love--Frank Sinatra (1943)

This was recorded when the instrumentalists were on strike, so not a single musical instrument is used in this version.

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People Will Say We're in Love--Bing Crosby & Trudy Erwin with the Sprotsmen Glee Club (1943)

This was also recorded during the American Federation of Musicians' 1942-1944 walkout, so there are no musical instruments to be heard. Nonetheless, this is my favorite version of the tune.