OK – I know it's not a word. The correct word is "musicology"...but damn it - it should be. I love musicals. I can’t get enough. In fact, I’m happy they are starting to come back to the big screen. So – this month I have decided to pick some of my all-time favorite songs from musicals. Which was very hard to do – every time I thought “yes, this is the list” I would remember another song I love. I decided on these because not only do I love the words and the performances, but also the addition of some great personal memories helped to narrow down the list.
For example, you may not know this about my brother, but he probably knows every song from My Fair Lady…no, not by choice, but because I was obsessed with it when we were younger. That poor kid had no option, I would plan the movie again, again and again…sorry, Eric but that’s one of the down falls of being the younger brother. You might think he hates me because of this, but in fact he is one of my biggest supporters. He has always encouraged me, though at this time in our lives he encouraged me to sing “far away”. LOL – I love you Eric, You’re the best!
OK – so here’s my list. Let me know your thoughts. What are some of your favorite songs from musicals and why?
1. Singing in the Rain - Singing in the Rain
2. I could have danced all night - My Fair Lady
3. I feel pretty - Westside Story
4. Pure Imagination – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
5. Luck be a Lady – Guys and Dolls
6. Big Spender – Sweet Charity
7. Over the Rainbow – Wizard of Oz
8. Dentist! – Little Shop of Horrors
9. Tomorrow – Annie
10. Beautiful Things – Doctor Dolittle (performed by Bobby Darin)
