Let's Begin
"Let's Begin" is a popular song composed in 1933 by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Otto Harbach.[1] It was written for the musical Roberta (1933) where it was introduced by George Murphy.[2] In the 1935 film version, the song was performed by Fred Astaire, Candy Candido and Gene Sheldon, with the band.
Notable recordings[]
- Anita O'Day - Pick Yourself Up with Anita O'Day (1957)
- Tony Bennett - The Beat of My Heart (1958)
- Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1963)
- Margaret Whiting - Margaret Whiting Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1960)
References[]
- ^ Hollywood Movie Musicals - Page 164 1411697626 John Howard Reid - 2006 "Let's Begin" (music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach) sung by Fred Astaire and Candy Candido; danced by Astaire, Candido and Gene Sheldon
- ^ "Internet Broadway Database". ibdb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
Categories:
- Songs with music by Jerome Kern
- Songs with lyrics by Otto Harbach
- 1933 songs
- 1930s jazz composition stubs
- Pop standard stubs
- Show tune stubs