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Babes in Arms
Babes in Arms is a 1937 musical comedy with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart and book by Rodgers and Hart. It concerns a group of small-town Long Island teenagers who put on a show to avoid being sent to a work farm by the town sheriff when their actor parents go on the road for five months in an effort to earn some money by reviving vaudeville.
Several songs in Babes in Arms became pop standards, including the title song; "Where or When"; "My Funny Valentine"; "The Lady Is a Tramp"; "Johnny One Note" and "I Wish I Were in Love Again".
The film version, released in 1939, starred Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney and was directed by Busby Berkeley. It radically revised the plot retained only two songs from the original stage version, "Where or When" and "Babes in Arms". The film is credited with making the trope of kids putting on a musical show for charity popular.
The original version had strong political overtones with discussions of Nietzsche, a Communist character and two African-American youths who are victims of racism. In 1959 George Oppenheimer created a "sanitized, de-politicized rewrite" which is now the most frequently performed version. In the new version, the young people are trying to save a local summer stock theatre from being demolished, not trying to avoid being sent to a work farm. The sequence of the songs is drastically changed, the orchestration changed, and the dance numbers eliminated.
The sanitized version was the only one available for performance until 1998 when the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music presented the original version.
Music By - Richard Rodgers | Stage Date - 1937 | Film Date - 1939
Lisa DeSpain : Johnny One Note This swing-style Broadway classic from the Rodgers & Hart musical Babes in Arms features the most clever music lyrics about poor Johnny, who could only successfully sing one note! Appropriate for choirs of all ages.  |
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This swing-style Broadway classic from the Rodgers & Hart musical Babes in Arms features the most clever music lyrics about poor Johnny, who could only successfully sing one note! Appropriate for choirs of all ages.
Arranger: Lisa DeSpain | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
One of the most well-known of the hit songs from the songwriting duo of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart was featured on Broadway as well in several feature films. Teena Chinn brings us an easy-to-sing "a cappela" setting.
Arranger: Teena Chinn | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
This stunning rendition of a timeless classic is destined to become a standard in the choral repertoire. Exquisite harmonies and a beautiful accompaniment add that touch of class. Perfect for any performance setting, this one is a must!
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
The Rodgers & Hart standard has been recorded by many wonderful artists. Vocal jazz ensembles will amaze their audiences with this stunning bossa nova setting, as well as giving singers an opportunity to develop style and blend and enjoy singing these incredible lyrics.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have spiced up this Rogers and Hart standard, originally written for the musical Babes In Arms. Kirby keeps it kickin'!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes In Arms
This Rodgers & Hart standard has been recorded by jazz greats Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme and many more. This jazz vocal setting by Steve Zegree is set in a hot salsa style with lots of tasty surprises to show off your ensemble!vAvailable separately: SATB, SAB, Instrumental Pak (includes parts for Trumpet I and II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes In Arms
From the Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms and as a hit recording for many singers including Frank Sinatra, this upbeat chart-topper swings as a choral for your pop, jazz or concert groups. It's perfect for just the ladies, too!
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart | Musical: Babes in Arms
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