“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” is a song from the 1956 musical My Fair Lady. The music was written by Frederick Loewe, and the lyrics were written by Alan Jay Lerner. The song was first performed by Rex Harrison, who played the character Professor Henry Higgins.
” On the Street Where You Live ” is a song written by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1956 Broadway musical My Fair Lady. In the musical, the song is performed by the character Freddy Eynsford-Hill, played by John Michael King in the original production. In the 1964 film version, the song was performed by Bill Shirley, who provided the voice for actor Jeremy Brett.
In the musical Guys and Dolls, the character Sister Sarah sings a song. This role was originally performed by Isabel Bigley on Broadway, and the song is included on the original cast album. During a bet, Sky Masterson takes Sarah Brown to Havana for dinner and makes her drink alcohol.
“Somewhere,” also called “Somewhere (There’s a Place for Us)” or simply “There’s a Place for Us,” is a duet from act 2, scene 2 of the 1957 musical West Side Story. This musical was adapted into films released in 1961 and 2021. The song’s music was written by Leonard Bernstein, and the lyrics were created by Stephen Sondheim for his first Broadway show.
“Maria” is a song from the 1957 Broadway musical play West Side Story. It is sung by the main character, Tony. The music was composed by Leonard Bernstein, and the words were written by Stephen Sondheim.
” People Will Say We’re In Love ” is a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play Oklahoma! (1943). In the original Broadway show, the song was introduced by Alfred Drake and Joan Roberts.
“Bali Ha’i,” also spelled “Bali Hai,” is a song from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. The name describes a magical island that can be seen from a distance but cannot be reached. It was originally inspired by the view of Ambae Island from nearby Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, where author James Michener was stationed during World War II.
“South Pacific” is a musical written by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a story by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The musical first opened on Broadway in 1949 and became very popular right away, performing for 1,925 shows. The story is based on James A.
” Younger than Springtime ” is a song from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. It is often recorded as a jazz standard. The song is sung in the first part of the musical by Lieutenant Cable as he expresses his feelings for Liat, a young woman he recently met through her mother, Bloody Mary.
“Some Enchanted Evening” is a song from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. It is often called “the single biggest popular hit from any Rodgers and Hammerstein show.” Andrew Lloyd Webber has called it “the greatest song ever written for a musical.” The song is a three-part solo performed by the main male character, Emile. In it, he describes seeing a stranger for the first time, knowing he will see her again.