John Eaton Presents the American Popular Song: Richard Rodgers - One Man and His Lyricists

21 SONGS • 56 MINUTES • JAN 01 2006

Introduction and opening credits

01:48

Climb Ev’ry Mountain / Manhattan Medley

03:39

Commentary on Rodgers’ contrasting musical styles

02:34

Commentary on Rodgers’ musical relationship with his lyricists

03:01

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning

02:09

I Didn’t Know What Time It Was

03:19

Discussion contrasting the lyrics of Hart and Hammerstein

04:18

Where or When

02:08

Discussion of Rodgers’ musical risk-taking

01:47

John and Jay role-play as Rodgers and Hammerstein

02:04

Some Enchanted Evening

02:07

Commentary on Some Enchanted Evening and the song’s rich image

02:45

My Romance

01:58

Commentary contrasting My Romance and Some Enchanted Evening

02:46

Some Enchanted Evening – reprise

01:17

Have You Met Miss Jones?

04:34

Discussion of jazz musicians and Rodgers’ music

01:41

The Surrey with the Fringe on Top”

03:51

You Took Advantage of Me

02:12

Conclusion

04:12

Isn’t It Romantic

02:26