Please do not be fooled by the title of this post. This post has nothing to do with the classic hymn of Christmas.
Today is the birthday of the king of Broadway, Richard Rodgers. For those who don't know who he is, my question is why? But just in case people don't know, he wrote the music for the classic musicals Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, Sound of Music, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (king and I? Yeah, he wrote that one too). He wrote beautiful scores and songs that are still popular today. His music is timeless. If someone asked me who I want to be like when I grow up, I would answer Richard Rodgers. I hope his legacy continues through broadway revivals of his classic musicals or even remakes of the movie musicals based on his stage hits.
Richard Rodgers:
Shall I tell you what I think of you? You're something wonderful. I have dreamed of being just like you. It's a puzzlement me to know how you could be such a genius. When I'm sad I whistle a happy tune. You taught me to climb every mountain and reminded me that I never walk alone. Your birthday is in the month when June is bustin out all over. I'm getting to know you everyday by studying your music. When we begin to perform your musical, every night will be a some enchanted evening. Your musicals are my favorite things. I always talk happy talk about you. You're a wonderful guy, a cockeyed optimist, and everyone's honey bun. Tonight, let's remember Richard Rodgers by dancing. Shall we dance?!!!
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