"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
[edit]- Anita O'Day - Pick Yourself Up with Anita O'Day (1957)
- Tony Bennett - The Beat of My Heart.[3]
- Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1963)[4]
- Margaret Whiting - Margaret Whiting Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1960)
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.