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M'appari tutt' amor
From the opera MARTHA by Friedrich Von Flotow, first performed in 1847 Used in films on Class Act: Rosalie (sung by Nelson Eddy), 1937 This Time for Keeps (sung by Lauritz Melchior; traditional and swing versions by Johnnie Johnston), 1947 The Toast of New Orleans (sung by Mario Lanza), 1950 The Great Caruso (sung by Mario Lanza), 1951 The Seven Hills of Rome (sung by Mario Lanza), 1958 |
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M-O-T-H-E-R (A Word That Means the World to Me)
Words by Howard Johnson, music by Theodore Morse, 1915 Popularized by Henry Burr Mother Wore Tights (exceprt sung by Chorus), 1947 |
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Ma Blushin' Rosie (Ma Rosie Sweet)
Written by John A. Stromberg and Edgar Smith, 1900 Lillian Russell (sung by Alice Faye), 1940 The Jolson Story (sung by Al Jolson dubbing for Larry Parks), 1946 Jolson Sings Again (sung by Al Jolson dubbing for Larry Parks), 1949 |
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Words by Sidney Clare, music by Con Conrad, 1921 Introduced by Eddie Cantor in the stage revue "The Midnight Rounders of 1921" Popularized by Eddie Cantor The Eddie Cantor Story (sung by Eddie Cantor dubbing for Keefe Brasselle), 1953 |
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Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie
Written by Carmen Lombardo and John Jacob Loeb, 1941 Private Buckaroo (sung by Dick Foran with Harry James and His Music Makers), 1942 |
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Machine Gun Song, The
Written by Al Hoffman, Mann Curtis, Jerry Livingston and C. Corbin Stage Door Canteen (sung by Gracie Fields), 1943 |
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MacIntosh's Wedding
Words by Barbara Gordon, music by Mischa Spoliansky, 1951 Happy Go Lovely (sung by Joan Heal, danced Vera-Ellen, principal dancers and Chorus), 1951 |
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Mack the Black
Words and music by Cole Porter, 1948 The Pirate (sung by Judy Garland and danced by Judy with Mens Chorus), 1948 |
 
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Macushla
Words by Josephine V. Rowe, music by Dermot MacMurrough, 1910 Popularized by John McCormack Hawaii Calls (sung by Bobby Breen with Raymond Paige and His Orchestra), 1938 |
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Mad Scene, The
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MADAMA BUTTERFLY
(aka "Madame Butterfly")
Opera by Giacomo Puccini, first performed in Milan, 1904
Arias and excerpts in films on Class Act: Un bel di, vedremo Viene la sera Films on Class Act: Broadway Serenade (Jeanette MacDonald), 1939 First Love (Deanna Durbin), 1939 The Great Ziegfeld (unidentified singer, 1936) Interrupted Melody (Eileen Farrell dubbing for Eleanor Parker), 1955 The Sun Comes Up (Jeanette MacDonald), 1949 The Toast of New Orleans (Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson), 1950 Victor / Victoria (sung by Elizabeth Vaughan), 1982 |
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Madame, I Love Your Crêpes Suzettes
Written by Ralph Freed, Burton Lane and Lew Brown, 1943 Du Barry Was a Lady (sung by Red Skelton singing to Lucille Ball), 1943 |
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Mademoiselle from Armentieres (Hinky-Dinky Parlex-vous)
(there are many variations on the spelling) Popular World War I Song Sources vary on the authorship of this song. I think it's safe to say "unknown" For Me and My Gal (part of medley sung by the MGM Studio Chorus), 1942 The Dolly Sisters (sung by Mens Chorus), 1945 Rich, Young and Pretty (played by string quartet, sung by Wendell Corey, Jane Powell and Ensemble), 1951 The Trouble with Girls (sung by Mens Chorus), 1969 |
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Madison Avenue
Words and music by Guy Hemric and Jerry Styner, ~1965 How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (sung by Mickey Rooney and the Ad Men), 1965 |
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Magic
Words and music by John Farrar, 1980 Xanadu (sung by Olivia Newton-John), 1980 Popularized by Olivia Newton-John (No. 1 chart record) |
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Te quiero dijiste Tomando mis manos Entre tus manitas De blanco marfil Y sentí en mi pecho Un fuerte latido Después un suspiro Y luego el chasquido De un beso febril... Words (English) by Charles Pasquale, music by Maria Grever, 1930 Bathing Beauty (sung by Carlos Ramirez with Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra), 1944 Nancy Goes to Rio (sung by Jane Powell, reprised by Ann Sothern), 1949 |
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Maiden of Guadalupe, The
Words by Leo Robin, music by Harry Warren, 1952 Just for You (sung by Jane Wyman and Chorus, danced by Daniel Nagrin, Miriam Pandor, Florence Lessing and Chorus), 1952 |
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Maidens Typical of France
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Mail Call
Words and music by Fred Karger, Ben Weisman and Sid Wayne, 1965 When the Boys Meet the Girls (sung by Connie Francis), 1965 |
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Main Street
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Roger Edens, 1949 On the Town (sung by Gene Kelly, danced by Gene Kelly and Vera-Ellen), 1949 |
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Make a Wish
Music by Oscar Straus, Lyrics by Louis Alter and Paul F. Webster, 1937 Make a Wish (sung by Basil Rathbone then by Bobby Breen), 1937 |
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Make Believe
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Jerome Kern, 1927 Introduced in the stage musical "Show Boat," 1927 Show Boat (sung by Allan Jones and Irene Dunne), 1936 Till the Clouds Roll By (sung by Kathryn Grayson and Tony Martin), 1946 Show Boat (sung by Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel), 1951 |
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Make 'Em Laugh
Written by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown, 1952 (notice similarity to "Be a Clown" by Cole Porter) Singin' in the Rain (sung and danced by Donald O'Connor), 1952 |
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Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
Words and music by Cole Porter, 1940 Introduced by Ethel Merman in the stage musical "Panama Hattie," 1940 Panama Hattie (sung by Ann Sothern), 1942 |
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Make Way for Tomorrow
Words by Ira Gershwin, music by Jerome Kern, 1944 Cover Girl (sung and danced by Phil Silvers, Gene Kelly and Rita Hayworth; Martha Mears dubbing for Rita Hayworth), 1944 |
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Makin' Waffles
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Walter Donaldson, 1928 A bit of a spoof on the song "Makin' Whoopee" Introduced in the stage musical "Whoopee!" 1928 Whoopee! (sung by Eddie Cantor), 1930 |
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Makin' Whoopee
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Walter Donaldson, 1928 Introduced by Eddie Cantor in the stage musical "Whoopee!" 1928 Popularized by Eddie Cantor Whoopee! (sung by Eddie Cantor), 1930 Show Business (sung by Eddie Cantor), 1944 I'll See You in My Dreams (with special lyric, sung by Danny Thomas and Doris Day), 1951 The Eddie Cantor Story (sung by Eddie Cantor dubbing for Keefe Brasselle), 1953 |
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The Maladjusted Jester (Nobody's Fool)
Words and music by Sylvia Fine, ~1956 The Court Jester (sung, danced and clowned by Danny Kaye), 1956 |
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Maluna, Malalo, Mawaena (Hawaiian Drinking Song)
Words and music by Mack Gordon and Harry Owens Song of the Islands (sung by Betty Grable, Hilo Hattie, Thomas Mitchell and George Barbier), 1942 |
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Mama
Words and music by Charles O'Curran and Dudley Brooks Girls! Girls! Girls! (sung by The Four Amigos), 1962 |
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Words and music by Jararaca Paiva and Vincente Paiva, 1940 Down Argentine Way (sung and danced by Carmen Miranda with the Carmen Miranda Band), 1940 The Big Store (played on piano by Chico and Harpo Marx), 1941 Babes on Broadway (sung and danced by Mickey Rooney impersonating Carmen Miranda), 1941 Scared Stiff (sung and danced by Jerry Lewis impersonating Carmen Miranda), 1953 |
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Mama, That Moon Is Here Again
Words by Leo Robin, music by Ralph Rainger, 1938 The Big Broadcast of 1938 (sung by Martha Raye while being tossed around by sailors), 1938 |
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Mama, Yo Quiero
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Mame
Words and music by Jerry Herman, 1966 Introduced in the stage musical "Mame", 1966 Mame (production number sung and danced by Robert Preston and Chorus, segment danced by Robert Preston and Lucille Ball, segment danced by Lucille Ball and Chorus), 1974 |
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Mamma mia che vò' sapè
Words by Ferdinando Russo, music by Emanuele Nutile Used in films on Class Act: That Midnight Kiss (sung by Mario Lanza), 1949 |
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Mammy, I'll Sing About You
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Mammy o' Mine
Words by William Tracey, music by Maceo Pinkard, 1919 Sensations of 1945 (sung by Sophie Tucker), 1944 |
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Man and Woman
Words and music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, ~1954 Red Garters (sung by Rosemary Clooney and Guy Mitchell), 1954 |
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A Man Chases a Girl (Until She Catches Him)
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1949 There's No Business Like Show Business (sung and danced by Donald O'Connor), 1954 |
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Words by Ira Gershwin, music by George Gershwin, 1924 Originally written for the stage musical "Lady Be Good," 1924, but not used Used as "The Girl I Love" in the stage musical "Strike Up the Band," 1927 Popularized by The Berkeley Square Orchestra in London Later popularized by Helen Morgan Rhapsody in Blue (sung in French and English by Hazel Scott), 1945 The Helen Morgan Story (sung by Gogi Grant dubbing for Ann Blyth), 1957 Lady Sings the Blues (sung by Diana Ross), 1972 |
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Man in the Moon, The
Words and music by Jerry Herman, 1966 Introduced in the stage musical "Mame", 1966 Mame (sung by Beatrice Arthur, danced by Chorus), 1974 |
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Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
Words by Joe Darion, music by Mitch Leigh, 1965 Introduced in the stage musical "Man of La Mancha," 1965 Man of La Mancha (James Coco and Simon Gilbert dubbing for Peter O'Toole), 1972 |
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Man That Got Away, The
Words by Ira Gershwin, music by Harold Arlen, 1954 A Star Is Born (sung by Judy Garland), 1954 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1954 |
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Man Who Found the Lost Chord, The
(aka "I'm the Man Who Found the Lost Chord," "The Lost Chord," etc.) (variation on "I'm the Guy Who Found the Lost Chord," 1946) Words and music by Jimmy Durante This Time for Keeps (performed by Jimmy Durante), 1947 |
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Man Who Owns Broadway, The
Words and music by George M. Cohan Yankee Doodle Dandy (part of medley sung by Frances Langford), 1942 |
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Man with the Lollipop Song, The
Words by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren, 1941 Week-End in Havana (sung by unidentified male singer), 1941 |
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Man Without a Heart
Words by Michael Korie, music by Stephen Lawrence, 1987 Red Riding Hood (sung by Craig T. Nelson), 1987 |
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Man's Gotta Be (What He Was Born to Be), A
Words and music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, 1973 Tom Sawyer (sung by Warren Oates, Johnny Whitaker and Jeff East), 1973 |
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Words by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, music by Galt MacDermot, 1967 Introduced in the stage musical "Hair" by James Rado, 1967 Hair (sung by Treat Williams [onscreen], John Savage and Chorus; danced by Ensemble), 1979 |
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Mandy
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1919 Introduced in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 Popularized by Van and Schenck Kid Millions (sung by Eddie Cantor, Ethel Merman, Ann Sothern, George Murphy, Harold Nicholas and The Goldwyn Girls; danced by the Nicholas Brothers, Eddie Cantor and The Goldwyn Girls), 1934 This Is the Army (sung and danced by Cpl. Ralph Magelssen and Chorus), 1943 White Christmas (part of Minstrel production number with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Chorus), 1954 |
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Manhattan
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1925 Introduced by Sterling Holloway and June Cochran in the stage revue "The Garrick Gaieties," 1925 Popularized by Ben Selvin and His Orchestra Words and Music (sung by Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake and Marshall Thompson), 1949 Two Tickets to Broadway (sung by Tony Martin, Janet Leigh and Chorus), 1951 Don't Bother to Knock (sung by Anne Bancroft), 1952 The Eddy Duchin Story (played by Orchestra behind titles; later danced by Ty Power and Victoria Shaw to a Duchin recording played on Victrola), 1956 Beau James (sung by Bob Hope and Vera Miles), 1957 |
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Manhattan Downbeat
Words by Ira Gershwin, music by Harry Warren, 1948 The Barkleys of Broadway (danced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), 1949 |
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Manhunt
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Maniac
Words and music by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, 1983 Flashdance (sung by Michael Sembello), 1983 |
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MANON
Opera by Jules Massenet, first performed in Paris, 1884
Arias and excerpts in films on Class Act: Obéissons quand leur voix appelle Films on Class Act: Luxury Liner (Jane Powell), 1948 |
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Many a New Day
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers, 1943 Introduced in the stage musical "Oklahoma!" 1943 Oklahoma! (sung by Shirley Jones and Girls Chorus), 1955 |
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March, March
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by André Previn, 1955 It's Always Fair Weather (sung by Mens Chorus, Gene Kelly, Dan Dailey and Jud Conlin dubbing for Michael Kidd), 1955 |
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March Milastaire (A-Staireable Rag)
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March of the Doagies
Words by Johnny Mercer, music by Harry Warren, 1945 The Harvey Girls (Judy Garland, Joe Karnes, Frank Laine, Don Ellis, Eugene Dorian, Ralph Blane, Don Williams and the MGM Studio Chorus; cut from the film), 1946 Recorded for Decca Records by Judy Garland, Kenny Baker and Kay Thompson, 1945 |
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March of the Grenadiers
Words by Clifford Grey, music by Victor Schertzinger, ~1929 Love Parade (sung by Jeanette MacDonald and Chorus), 1929 |
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March of the Siamese Children
Music by Richard Rodgers, 1951 Introduced in the stage musical "The King and I," 1951 The King and I (played by Orchestra), 1956 |
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March of the Wooden Soldiers
Music by George Bruns, 1961 Adapted from the music of Victor Herbert, 1903 Babes in Toyland (instrumental played by Orchestra), 1961 |
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Marching Along (Plymouth Welcome Song)
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Marching Through Berlin
Based on "Das Lied der Deutschen" (aka "Das Deutschlandlied," aka "Deutschland ueber Alles"), the German National Anthem, written in 1841; lyric by Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, based on the String Quartet in C major (the Kaiser-Quartet), Op. 76,3 of Joseph Haydn, 1797 Special lyric by Belford Hendricks, 1943 Stage Door Canteen (sung by Ethel Merman), 1943 |
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Marche Funèbre
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Margie
Words by Benny Davis, music by Con Conrad and J. Russel Robinson, 1920 Introduced by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band Popularized by Eddie Cantor The Eddie Cantor Story (Eddie Cantor dubbing for Keefe Brasselle), 1953 |
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Marguerita
Words and music by Don Robertson, ~1963 Fun in Acapulco (sung by Elvis Presley with Mariachi Band), 1963 |
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Maria
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers, 1959 Introduced in the stage musical "The Sound of Music," 1959 The Sound of Music (sung by Nuns), 1965 |
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Maria
Words by Stephen Sondheim, music by Leonard Bernstein, 1957 Introduced in the stage musical "West Side Story," 1957 Popularized by Johnny Mathis West Side Story (Richard Beymer), 1961 |
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Maria, Marí
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Mariachi
Dance number staged by Albertina Rasch, 1938 The Girl of the Golden West (production number sung by Chorus, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy and danced by Ensemble), 1938 |
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Marian the Librarian
Words and music by Meredith Willson, 1957 Introduced in the stage musical "The Music Man," 1957 The Music Man (sung by Robert Preston), 1962 |
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Marianne
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Sigmund Romberg, 1927 Introduced in the stage operetta "The New Moon," 1927 New Moon (sung by Nelson Eddy, Jeanette MacDonald and Chorus), 1940 |
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Marie
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1928 Popularized by Rudy Vallee Recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, vocal by Jack Leonard, 1937 The Fabulous Dorseys (Stuart Foster and Janet Blair with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra), 1947 There's No Business Like Show Business (excerpt sung and danced by male trio), 1954 Recorded by The Bachelors, 1965 |
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Words by Henry C. Davis, 1919 (based on a melody by Jacques Offenbach) Stage Door Canteen (sung by Marines in canteen), 1943 Interrupted Melody (part of medley sung by Eileen Farrell dubbing for Eleanor Parker), 1955 |
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("Le Nozze di Figaro")
Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, first performed in Vienna, 1786
Arias and excerpts in films on Class Act: Non più andrai Voi Che Sapete Used in films on Class Act: Interrupted Melody (sung by Eleanor Parker), 1955 So This Is Love (sung by Kathryn Grayson), 1953 |
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Marrying for Love
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Marta (Rambling Rose of the Wildwood)
Written by Moises Simons and L. Wolfe Gilbert, 1931 The Big Broadcast (sung by Arthur Tracy), 1932 Theme song of Arthur Tracy ("The Street Singer") |
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MARTA ("Marta" in German, "Martha" in English)
Opera by Friedrich Von Flotow, first performed in Vienna, 1847
Arias, excerpts and songs used in films on Class Act: Ah! che a voi perdoni Iddio The Last Rose of Summer (not composed by Flotow, but used in the Opera) M'Appari to t'amore Excerpts used in films on Class Act: A Damsel in Distress (sung by Mario Berini dubbing for Reginald Gardiner), 1937 The Great Caruso (sung by Mario Lanza), 1951 Maytime (sung by Jeanette MacDonald), 1937 Phantom of the Opera (Act III excerpts sung by Nelson Eddy, Sally Sweetland dubbing for Jane Farrar, Susanna Foster and Ensemble), 1943 Rosalie (sung by Nelson Eddy), 1937 The Seven Hills of Rome (sung by Mario Lanza), 1958 This Time for Keeps (sung by Lauritz Melchior, Johnnie Johnston), 1947 Three Smart Girls Grow Up (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1939 The Toast of New Orleans (sung by Mario Lanza), 1950 |
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Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
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Mary, Polly and Bess
Words by Joe Goodwin, music by Gus Edwards, 1929 Hollywood Revue of 1929 (sung by Marie Dressler, Polly Moran and Bessie Love), 1929 |
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Mary, Queen of Heaven
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Mary's a Grand Old Name
Words and music by George M. Cohan, 1905 Introduced by George M. Cohan in the stage musical "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway," 1906 Babes on Broadway (performed by Judy Garland as Fay Templeton with off-screen Chorus), 1941 Yankee Doodle Dandy (spoken by James Cagney, later sung by Irene Manning, reprised by Sally Sweetland dubbing for Joan Leslie), 1942 The Seven Little Foys (danced by James Cagney and Bob Hope), 1955 |
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Mason Dixon Line, The
Words by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren, 1940 Young People (sung and danced by Jack Oakie and Charlotte Greenwood), 1940 |
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Words by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock, 1964 Introduced in the stage musical "Fiddler on the Roof," 1964 Fiddler on the Roof (performed by Rosalind Harris, Michele Marsh and Neva Small), 1971 |
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Mattinata
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Words by Adrian Ross, music by Franz Lehar, 1907 Introduced in the stage operetta "The Merry Widow," Vienna, 1905 English lyric for the 1934 MGM version by Lorenz Hart The Merry Widow (sung by Maurice Chevalier), 1934 The Merry Widow (sung by Fernando Lamas), 1952 |
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Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, 1969 Popularized by The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (sung by Steve Martin), 1978 |
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May I
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May I Present
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May I Present the Girl
Written by Bob Wright, Chet Forrest and Herbert Stothart I Married an Angel (sung by Edward Everett Horton), 1942 |
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May Pole
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Maybe
Words by Martin Charnin, music by Charles Strouse, 1977 Introduced in the stage musical "Annie," 1977 Adapted for the screen by Ralph Burns Annie (sung by Aileen Quinn, reprised several times throughout the film), 1982 |
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Maybe Baby
Words and music by Charles Hardin and Norman Petty, 1958 The Buddy Holly Story (sung by Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith as Buddy Holly and The Crickets on the Ed Sullivan Show; sung by Gary Busey as Buddy Holly at the Clearlake concert), 1978 |
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Maybe This Time
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Me and My Shadow
Words by Billy Rose, music by Al Jolson and Dave Dreyer, 1927 Introduced in the stage revue "Harry Delmar's Revels" Popularized by Ted Lewis Hold That Ghost (sung by Ted Lewis and His Orchestra), 1941 Funny Lady (sung by James Caan), 1975 |
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Me Ol' Bamboo
Words and music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (sung by Dick Van Dyke and Chorus), 1968 |
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Mean Green Mother from Outer Space
Words by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, 1986 Little Shop of Horrors (sung by Levi Stubbs and Chorus), 1986 |
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Mean Mr. Mustard
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, 1969 Popularized by The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (sung by Frankie Howerd), 1978 |
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(I'm A) Mean Ole Lion
Words and music by Charlie Smalls, 1975 Introduced in the stage musical "The Wiz," 1975 The Wiz (Ted Ross), 1978 |
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Mean to Me
Words by Roy Turk, music by Fred Ahlert, 1929 Popularized by Ruth Etting Recorded by Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson, 1937 Love Me or Leave Me (sung by Doris Day), 1955 Lady Sings the Blues (sung by Diana Ross), 1972 Stepping Out (sung by Liza Minnelli), 1991 |
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Mean-Woman Blues
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Meanest Girl in Town, The
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Mechanical Man
Words by Al Dubin, music by Joe Burke, ~1929 Gold Diggers of Broadway (sung by Winnie Lightner), 1929 |
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Meek Shall Inherit, The
Words by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, 1986 Little Shop of Horrors (sung by Rick Moranis, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell with Robby Merkin, Frank Oz, Doreen Hermitage, Bob Sessions, Stephen Hoye, Gary Martin and Bob Sherman), 1986 |
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Meet a Happy Guy
Words and music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, ~1954 Red Garters (sung by Guy Mitchell, danced by Mitchell and Pat Crowley), 1954 |
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Meet Me in Las Vegas
Words by Sammy Cahn and Nicholas Brodszky, ~1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas (sung onscreen behind titles by The Four Aces), 1956 |
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Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis
Words by Andrew B. Sterling, music by Kerry Mills, 1904 Popularized by Billy Murray Meet Me in St. Louis (sung by Judy Garland, Lucille Bremer, Joan Carroll, Harry Davenport; later by Judy Garland and Lucille Bremer), 1944 Recorded for Decca Records by Judy Garland, 1944 |
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Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland
Words by Beth Slater Whitson, music by Leo Friedman, 1909 In the Good Old Summertime (sung by Judy Garland), 1949 The Eddie Cantor Story (sung by Richard Monda playing Eddie Cantor as a boy), 1953 |
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Meet the Beat of My Heart
Words and music by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, 1938 Love Finds Andy Hardy (sung by Judy Garland), 1938 |
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Meet the People
Written by Henry Myers and Jay Gorney, 1944 Meet the People (sung by Dick Powell and Chorus, later by Lucille Ball and Chorus, later by Chorus at end of film), 1944 |
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Meet the Sun Halfway
Words by Johnny Burke, music by James V. Monaco, 1940 If I Had My Way (sung by Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean), 1940 |
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Meetcha 'Round the Corner
Words and music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, ~1948 The Paleface (sung by Iris Adrian in The Dirty Shame Saloon, then danced by Iris and Bob Hope), 1948 |
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Mein Herr
Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, 1972 (written for the film) Cabaret (performed by Liza Minnelli and Kit-Kat Girls), 1972 |
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DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG
(The Mastersingers of Nuremberg)
Opera by Richard Wagner, first performed in Munich, 1868
Arias and excerpts in films on Class Act: "Prelude of Die Meistersinger" Carnegie Hall (Bruno Walter conducting the New York Philarmonic) The Prize Song ("Morgenlich leuchtend") Films on Class Act: Carnegie Hall (Bruno Walter conducting the New York Philarmonic), 1947 Two Sisters from Boston (Lauritz Melchior), 1946 |
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Melinda
Words by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Burton Lane, 1965 Introduced in the stage production "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," 1965 On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (sung by Yves Montand), 1970 |
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(Down On) Melody Farm / I'm Gonna Pack My Bag
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Bronislau Kaper and Walter Jurmann, 1937 Everybody Sing (introduced by Judy Garland), 1938 |
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Words by Adrian Ross, music by Franz Lehar, 1907 Introduced in the stage operetta "The Merry Widow," Vienna, 1905 English lyric for the MGM film version by Lorenz Hart, 1934 The Merry Widow (sung by Jeanette MacDonald and Ensemble), 1934 |
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Melody Time
Written by George Weiss and Bennie Benjamin, 1948 Melody Time (sung by Buddy Clark with The Dinning Sisters), 1948 |
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Memories
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Egbert Van Alstyne, 1915 Popularized by John Barnes Wells I'll See You in My Dreams (sung by Ray Kellogg), 1951 |
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Memories Are Made of This
Words and music by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr and Frank Miller, 1955 Popularized by Dean Martin (No. 1 Chart Record) The Seven Hills of Rome (excerpt sung by Mario Lanza impersonating Dean Martin), 1958 |
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Mem'ries of One Sweet Kiss
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Memphis Blues
Words by George A. Norton, music by W. C. Handy, 1912 Special lyric by Frank Loesser, 1941 Birth of the Blues (played by the Basin Street Hot Shots, sung with special lyric by Bing Crosby), 1941 |
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Memories of You
Words by Andy Razaf, music by Eubie Blake, 1930 Introduced by Minto Cato in the stage revue "Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1930" Popularized by Louis Armstrong The Benny Goodman Story (instrumental played by Benny Goodman [Steve Allen on-screen] and His Orchestra), 1956 |
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Mem'ry Island
Words by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren, 1950 Summer Stock (excerpt sung by Gloria DeHaven and Pete Roberts dubbing for Hans Conried), 1950 |
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Men
Words by Paul Francis Webster, music by Sammy Fain, 1954 Lucky Me (sung and danced by Doris Day, Phil Silvers and Chorus Girls), 1954 |
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Merci Beaucoup
Words and music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, 1962 In Search of the Castaways (just a few bars sung and danced by Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills and Keith Hamshere), 1962 |
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Merry Christmas
Words by Janice Torre, music by Fred Spielman In the Good Old Summertime (sung by Judy Garland), 1949 |
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Merry-Go-Runaround, The
Words by Johnny Burke, music by James Van Heusen, 1952 Road to Bali (sung by Bob Hope, joined by Bing Crosby and Doroth Lamour), 1952 |
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Merry Old Land of Oz, The
Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Harold Arlen, 1938 The Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan, Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Tyler Brook, Ralph Sudam, Bobby Watson, Oliver Smith, Charles Irwin, Lois January, Elivda Rizzo, Lorraine Bridges and the MGM Studio Chorus), 1939 |
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Words by Adrian Ross, music by Franz Lehar, 1907 Introduced in the stage operetta "The Merry Widow," Vienna, 1905 English lyric for the 1934 MGM version by Lorenz Hart The Merry Widow (sung by Jeanette MacDonald; danced by Jeanette MacDonald, Maurice Chevalier and Chorus), 1934 The Merry Widow (sung by Fernando Lamas and Trudy Erwin dubbing for Lana Turner), 1952 |
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Message of the Violet, The
(from "The Prince of Pilsen") Written by Gustav Luders and Frank Pixley, 1902 Sweethearts (sung by Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy and Gene Lockhart), 1938 |
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Words and music by Soeur Sourire (aka "The Singing Nun") English lyric by Randy Sparks The Singing Nun (excerpt sung in English by Debbie Reynolds), 1966 |
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Mewsette
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Mewsette Finale
Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Harold Arlen, 1962 Gay Purr-ee (sung by Robert Goulet, Judy Garland and Chorus), 1962 |
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Mexico
Words and music by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, ~1963 Fun in Acapulco (sung by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires and Larry Domasin), 1963 |
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Midas Touch, The
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Jule Styne, 1956 Bells Are Ringing (sung by Hal Linden with Chorus Girls), 1960 |
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Mighty Lak' a Rose
Words by Frank L. Stanton, music by Ethelbert Nevin, 1901 Poularized by Geraldine Farrar The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1943 |
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Opera by Ambroise Thomas, first performed in Paris, 1866
Arias and excerpts on Class Act: Je suis Titania Films on Class Act: Seven Sweethearts (Kathryn Grayson), 1942 The Toast of New Orleans (Kathryn Grayson), 1950 |
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(If I Linger With) Milady
Words by Johnny Burke, music by James Van Heusen, 1950 Mr. Music (sung by unidentified baritone and Chorus), 1950 |
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(I Love A) Military Man
Words by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Revel, 1936 Poor Little Rich Girl (sung and danced by Jack Haley, Alice Faye and Shirley Temple), 1936 |
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Military Polka, The
Words by Sammy Cahn, music by Jule Styne, ~1950 The West Point Story (sung by Doris Day, Gordon MacRae and Chorus; danced by Doris Day, James Cagney, Virgina Mayo, Gene Nelson and Chorus), 1950 |
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Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
Written by Don Raye and Gene De Paul, 1944 Broadway Rhythm (sung by Nancy Walker with Chorus, danced by Nancy Walker, Ben Blue and Tommy Dorsey), 1944 Popularized by Ella Mae Morse |
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Million Miles Away Behind the Door, A
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Mimi
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1932 Love Me Tonight (sung by Maurice Chevalier), 1932 Pepe (sung by Maurice Chevalier), 1960 |
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Mind If I Make Love to You
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Mine
Words by Ira Gershwin, music by George Gershwin, 1933 Introduced by William Gaxton and Lois Moran in the stage musical "Let 'Em Eat Cake" Rhapsody in Blue (sung by Robert Alda and Oscar Levant), 1945 |
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Minister's Cat, The
Source unknown Parlor game popular during the 19th Century in England (and possibly other times and places) Generally accompanied by a rhythmic clapping and sometimes chanted or sung Similar games existed in the U.S. in the 20th Century, maybe even to this day. Scrooge (parlor game sung and danced by party guests), 1970 |
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Minnie from Trinidad
Words and music by Roger Edens, 1941 Ziegfeld Girl (production number with Judy Garland and Chorus), 1941 |
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Minnie the Moocher
Written by Cab Calloway, Irving Mills and Clarence Gaskill, 1931 The Big Broadcast (sung by Cab Calloway), 1932 Popularized by Cab Calloway |
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Minnie's in the Money
Words by Leo Robin, music by Harry Warren, 1943 The Gang's All Here (sung by Benny Goodman with His Orchestra, danced by group of Jitterbug dancers), 1943 |
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Minstrel Days
Words by Joe Goodwin, music by Gus Edwards, 1929 Hollywood Revue of 1929 (includes excerpts of The Old Folks at Home and Old Black Joe; sung by Charles King (?) and Chorus offscreen, danced by Chorus onscreen), 1929 |
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Minuet in Boogie
Words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh, 1943 (based on Ignance Paderewski's Minuet in G) Higher and Higher (sung by Mel Torme and Marcy McGuire, Mary Wickes, Leon Errol, Martha Mears dubbing for Michele Morgan, Ivy Scott and Chorus), 1943 |
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Minuet in G
Music by Ludwig Van Beethoven The Big Store (played by Harpo on harp, accompanying himself on violin and bass), 1941 |
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Minuet in Jazz
Music by Raymond Scott Sally, Irene and Mary (danced by Alice Faye with the Raymond Scott Quintet), 1938 |
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Minute Waltz
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Miracle Cure
Written by Pete Townshend, 1969 Tommy (performed by Alan Ross, Pete Townshend, Tony Stevens, Kenny Jones and Simon Townshend), 1975 |
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Miracle of Miracles
Words by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock, 1964 Introduced in the stage musical "Fiddler on the Roof," 1964 Fiddler on the Roof (sung by Leonard Frey), 1971 |
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Mirage
Words and music by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye, ~1965 Harum Scarum (sung by Elvis Presley onscreen with The Jordanaires offscreen), 1965 |
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From the opera IL TROVATORE by Giuseppe Verdi, first performed in Rome, 1853 Mammy (comic rendition with special lyrics sung by Al Jolson with Meadows' Merry Minstrels), 1930 Something in the Wind (sung by Deanna Durbin and Jan Peerce), 1947 The Great Caruso (sung by Mario Lanza and Ensemble), 1951 Because You're Mine (sung by Mario Lanza), 1952 |
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Miss Brown to You
Words and music by Ralph Rainger, Richard A. Whiting and Leo Robin, 1935 The Big Broadcast of 1936 (danced by Bill Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers), 1935 |
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Miss Otis Regrets
Words and music by Cole Porter, 1934 Popularized by Ethel Waters Night and Day (parformed by Monty Woolley), 1946 |
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Miss Turnstiles Dance
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Leonard Bernstein, 1949 On the Town (instrumental, spoken by Gene Kelly, danced by Vera-Ellen and Chorus), 1949 |
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Mississippi Mud
Words and music by Harry Barris and James Cavanaugh, 1927 The King of Jazz (sung by The Rhythm Boys), 1930 |
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Mister Booze
Words by Sammy Cahn, music by Jimmy Van Heusen, ~1964 Robin and the 7 Hoods (sung by Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.), 1964 |
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Mister Dooley
Written by Jean Schwartz and William Jerome, 1902 Shine On, Harvest Moon (part of medley / montage at music publisher's), 1944 |
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Mister Hepster's Dictionary
Words by Harry Tobias, music by Al Sherman, 1944 Sensations of 1945 (performed by Cab Calloway and His Band), 1944 |
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(When I Marry) Mister Snow
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers, 1945 Introduced in the stage musical "Carousel" Carousel (sung by Robert Rounseville and Barbara Ruick), 1956 |
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Misto Christofo Columbo
Words and music by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston Here Comes the Groom (sung by Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Louis Armstrong, Cass Daley, Phil Harris, Frank Fontaine), 1951 |
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Mitzi-Colette Talk Song
Words by Leo Robin, music by Oscar Straus, ~1932 One Hour with You (performed by Jeanette MacDonald and Genevieve Tobin), 1932 |
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Mob Song, The
Words by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, 1991 Beauty and the Beast (sung by Gaston and Mob), 1991 |
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Mockingbird Hill
Words and music by Vaughn Horton, 1949 Popularized by Les Paul and Mary Ford Popular recording by Patti Page, 1950 The Buddy Holly Story (sung by Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith as Buddy Holly and his Band at the Lubbock roller rink), 1978 |
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Molasses to Rum
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Molly Malone
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Molly O'Donohue
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Jerome Kern, 1929 Sweet Adeline (sung by Phil Regan, danced by Girls Chorus), 1935 |
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Momi Pele
Words by Jimmy Lowell, music by Ralph Rainger, 1937 Waikiki Wedding (sung by Hawiian Mens Ensemble), 1937 |
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Momma Look Sharp
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From the opera SAMSON AND DELILAH by Camille Saint-Saëns, first performed in Weimar, Germany, 1877 Interrupted Melody (sung by Eileen Farrell dubbing for Eleanor Parker), 1955 Carnegie Hall (sung by Risë Stevens), 1947 The Chocolate Soldier (sung by Risë Stevens), 1941 Goin' to Town (sung by Mae West and Vladimar Bykoff), 1935 |
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Mona Lisa
Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, 1949 Introduced in the film Captain Carey, U.S.A., 1950  Won Best Song Academy Award for 1950Recorded and popularized by Nat "King" Cole |
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Money Cat, The
Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Harold Arlen, 1962 Gay Purr-ee (sung by Paul Frees and The Mellow Men), 1962 |
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Monkey See, Monkey Do
Words and music by Johnny Farrow, 1965 When the Boys Meet the Girls (sung by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs), 1965 |
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Monotonous
Words by June Carroll, music by Arthur Siegel, ~1952 New Faces (sung and danced by Eatha Kitt), 1954 |
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Monsieur Beaucaire
Words by Leo Robin, music by Richard Whiting and W. Franke Harling, 1930 A purely ficticious opera based on the book "Monsieur Beaucaire" by Booth Tarkington and Evelyn Sutherland and consisting of musical segments written specifically for the film: Monte Carlo (performed by David Percy, Helen Garden, Erik Bey, Donald Novis and Chorus), 1930 |
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(It Happened In) Monterey
Written by Billy Rose and Mabel Wayne, 1930 The King of Jazz (John Boles, Jeanette Loff, the Sisters G, George Chiles, Russell Market Dancers), 1930 |
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Montmartre
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Montparnasse
Words by Eliot Daniel, music by Alfred Newman With a Song in My Heart (David Wayne assisted by Una Merkel and Thelma Ritter, reprised by Chorus), 1952 |
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Moon and the Willow Tree, The
Written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Burke, 1940 Road to Singapore (sung by Dorothy Lamour), 1940 |
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Moon Got in My Eyes, The
Words by Johnny Burke, music by Arthur Johnston, 1937 Double or Nothing (sung by Bing Crosby and Sing Band), 1937 |
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Moon over Miami
Words by Edgar Leslie, music by Joe Burke, 1935 Popularized by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra (no. 1 chart record) Moon over Miami (played by Orchestra behind titles), 1941 |
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Moonflowers
Words by Johnny Burke, music by James Van Heusen, 1952 Road to Bali (sung by Dorothy Lamour with Chorus, reprised by Dorothy Lamour), 1952 |
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Moon River
Words by Johnny Mercer, music by Henry Mancini, 1961 Introduced in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961 Won Best Song Academy Award for 1961Popularized by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra Vocal version popularized by Andy Williams (his theme song) |
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Moonglow
Words by Eddie De Lange, music by Will Hudson and Irving Mills, 1934 Recorded by Ethel Waters, 1934 The Benny Goodman Story (played by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra), 1956 |
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Mooning
Words and music by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, 1972 Introduced in the stage musical "Grease," 1972 Grease (sung by Louis St. Louis and Cindy Bullens), 1978 |
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Moonlight and Roses
Written by Edwin Lemare, Ben Black and Neil Moret Tin Pan Alley (sung and danced by Betty Grable and Chorus), 1940 |
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(On) Moonlight Bay
Words by Edward Madden, music by Percy Wenrich, 1912 Popularized by The American Quartet The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (excerpt played by Orchestra behind introductory text), 1939 Babes in Arms (sung by Mickey Rooney and Crinoline Choir, danced by Mickey), 1939 Tin Pan Alley (sung by Alice Faye), 1940 Ship Ahoy (sung by Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, danced by Eleanor Powell), 1942 For the Love of Mary (sung by Deanna Durbin and Quartet), 1948 On Moonlight Bay (sung by Doris Day with Chorus, later by Gordon MacRae with Chorus, later by Jack Smith and Chorus), 1951 |
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Moonlight Becomes You
Words by Johnny Burke, music by Jimmy Van Heusen, 1942 Road to Morocco (sung by Bing Crosby, reprised by Bing, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour), 1942 Here Come the WAVES (sung by Bing Crosby in background), 1944 |
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Moonlight Serenade
Words by Mitchell Parish, music by Glenn Miller, 1939 Popularized by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (their theme song) Sun Valley Serenade (played by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra), 1941 Orchestra Wives (played by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra), 1942 The Glenn Miller Story (played by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra), 1954 |
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Moonlight Swim
Words by Sylvia Dee, music by Ben Weisman, ~1961 Blue Hawaii (sung by Elvis Presley, accompanied by The Jordanaires, Nancy Walters, Darlene Tompkins and Christian Kay), 1961 |
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Moonlit Waltz, The
Music by Lew Pollack, 1936 One in a Million (played by Orchestra, skated by Sonja Henie and Girls Chorus), 1937 |
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More and More
Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Jerome Kern, 1944 Can't Help Singing (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1944 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1945 Popularized by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra |
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More I Cannot Wish You
Words and music by Frank Loesser, 1950 Introduced in the stage musical "Guys and Dolls," 1950 Guys and Dolls (sung by Regis Toomey), 1955 |
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More I See You, The
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More Than Just a Friend
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More Than You Know
Words by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu, music by Vincent Youmans, 1929 Introduced in the stage musical "Great Day" Popularized by Jane Froman Hit the Deck (sung by Tony Martin), 1955 Funny Lady (sung by Barbra Streisand), 1975 |
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Morning After, The
Words and music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschorn, 1972 Introduced by Maureen McGovern dubbing for Carol Lynley in the film The Poseidon Adventure, 1972 Won Best Song Academy Award for 1972Recorded and popularized by Maureen McGovern |
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Moses
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Roger Edens, 1952 Singin' in the Rain (sung and danced by Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly), 1952 |
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Most Beautiful Girl in the World, The
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1935 Introduced in the stage musical "Billy Rose's Jumbo," 1935 Jumbo (sung by Stephen Boyd, reprised by Jimmy Durante), 1962 |
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Mother and Son
Written by Pete Townshend, 1969 Tommy (performed by Kenny Jones, John Entwistle, Nicky Hopkins and Roger Daltrey), 1975 |
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Mother Earth and Father Time
Words and music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, 1972 Charlotte's Web (sung by Debbie Reynolds), 1972 |
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Mother Goose Village Square, The
Lyric by Mel Leven, music by George Bruns, 1961 Adapted from the music of Victor Herbert, 1903 Babes in Toyland (sung and danced by Cast and Chorus with special dance number by Tommy Sands and Annette Funicello), 1961 |
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Mother of Mine I Still Have You
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Mother's Lament, A
Words by Irving Taylor and Hal Stanley, music adapted from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg, 1957 The Pied Piper of Hamelin (sung by Kay Starr), 1957 |
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The Mountain
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Mountain Greenery
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1926 Introduced by Sterling Holloway and Bobbie Perkins in the stage revue "The Garrick Gaieties," 1925 Words and Music (performed by Perry Como, Allyn McLerie and Chorus), 1948 |
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Mountie Who Never Got His Man, The
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Mounties, The
Words by Otto Harbach and and Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Rudolf Friml, 1924 Introduced in the stage operetta "Rose-Marie," 1924 Rose-Marie (sung by Nelson Eddy and Mens Chorus), 1936 Additional lyrics added by Paul Francis Webster for the 1954 film version Rose-Marie (sung by Howard Keel and Mens Chorus), 1954 |
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Mozart's Cradle Song
Lyric by Arthur Freed, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Seven Sweethearts (sung by Kathryn Grayson), 1942 |
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Mr. and Mrs.
Words and music by Sigmund Romberg Deep in My Heart (sung and danced by Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer), 1954 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Hoofer at Home
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Mr. and Mrs. Is the Name
Words and music by by Mort Dixon and Allie Wrubel, 1934 Flirtation Walk (sung by Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Cadets), 1934 |
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Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean
Written by Ed Gallagher and Al Shean Ziegfeld Girl (performed by Charles Winninger and Al Shean), 1941 |
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Mr. Goldstone, I Love You
Words by Stephen Sondheim, music by Jule Styne, 1959 Gypsy (sung by Lisa Kirk dubbing for Rosalind Russell and Boys Chorus), 1962 |
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Mr. Music
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Mr. Paganini, You'll Have to Swing It (If You Can't Sing It)
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Mrs. Sally Adams
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Mu-Cha-Cha
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Jule Styne, 1956 Introduced in the stage musical "Bells Are Ringing," 1956 Bells Are Ringing (performed by Judy Holliday, Dorio Avila, and Ruth Storey), 1960 |
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Mule Song, The
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Muscle Beach Party
Written by Roger Christian, Gary Usher and Brian Wilson, 1964 Muscle Beach Party (sung by Dick Dale and The Del Tones), 1964 |
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Muscle Bustle
Written by Roger Christian, Gary Usher and Brian Wilson, 1964 Muscle Beach Party (sung by Donna Loren with Dick Dale and The Del Tones, danced by the surfer kids), 1964 |
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From the opera LA BOHÈME by Giacomo Puccini, first performed in Turin, Italy, 1896 Broadway Serenade (excerpt sung by Jeanette MacDonald), 1939 It's a Date (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1940 Nancy Goes to Rio (sung by Jane Powell), 1949 Interrupted Melody (sung by Eileen Farrell dubbing for Eleanor Parker), 1955 |
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Music Box Waltz
Music by Kenn Long, 1986 The Frog Prince (instrumental danced by Aileen Quinn and John Paragon), 1988 |
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Music Goes 'Round and Around
Written by Red Hodgson, Ed Farley and Mike Riley, 1935 Popularized by Riley and Farley and Their Band Sing, Baby, Sing (performed by The Ritz Brothers), 1936 Holiday In Mexico (sung by Ilona Massey and Mens Chorus), 1946 The Five Pennies (sung by Danny Kaye with the Five Pennies), 1959 |
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Music Hath Charms
Words by Jack Yellen, music by Milton Ager, 1930 The King of Jazz (sung by Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra), 1930 |
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Music in My Heart
Music by Oscar Straus, Lyrics by Louis Alter and Paul F. Webster, 1937 Make a Wish (sung by Marion Claire; reprised by Marion Claire, Fred Scott, Bobby Breen and Children and danced by Children), 1937 |
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Music in My Heart
Written by Robert Wright and Chet Forrest, 1940 Music in My Heart (sung by Tony Martin with Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra), 1940 |
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Music Is Better Than Words
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by André Previn, 1955 It's Always Fair Weather (sung by Dolores Gray), 1955 |
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Music Is Magic
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Music Makes Me
Words by Gus Kahn and Edward Eliscu, music by Vincent Youmans, 1933 Flying down to Rio (sung by Ginger Rogers), 1933 |
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Music Stopped, The
Words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh, 1943 Higher and Higher (sung by Frank Sinatra), 1943 Popularized by Frank Sinatra |
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My Baby Just Cares for Me
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Walter Donaldson, 1930 Whoopee! (sung and danced by Eddie Cantor), 1930 Popularized by Eddie Cantor |
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My Best Girl
Words and music by Jerry Herman, 1966 Introduced in the stage musical "Mame", 1966 Mame (sung by Kirby Furlong and Lucille Ball), 1974 |
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My Blue Heaven
Words by George Whiting, music by Walter Donaldson, 1924 Popularized by Gene Austin My Blue Heaven (sung and danced by Betty Grable, Dan Dailey and Chorus), 1950 Love Me or Leave Me (excerot sung as part of medley by Doris Day), 1955 The Five Pennies (sung by Bob Crosby), 1959 |
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My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
Traditional Scottish folk song, dates to ca. 1880 Go West (short excerpt sung by Groucho Marx), 1940 Papa's Delicate Condition (sung by men at political rally), 1963 |
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My Bridal Veil
Written by Jack Yellen and Milton Ager, 1930 The King of Jazz (production number sung by Jeanette Loff, Stanley Smith and Ensemble), 1930 |
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My Bride
Words and music by Stephen Sondheim, 1962 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (sung by Leon Greene, Girls' Chorus and Ensemble), 1966 |
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My Buddy
Words by Gus Kahn, music by Walter Donaldson, 1922 Popularized by Al Jolson I'll See You in My Dreams (sung by Doris Day), 1951 |
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My Daddy Was a Minstrel Man
Words and music by Roger Edens, 1939 Part of Minstrel Show Sequence Babes in Arms (sung by Judy Garland), 1939 |
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My Dancing Lady
Words by Dorothy Fields, music by Jimmy McHugh, 1933 Dancing Lady (sung by Art Jarrett, danced by Joan Crawford and Chorus), 1933 |
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My Defenses Are Down
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1946 Introduced by Ray Middleton in the stage musical "Annie Get Your Gun," 1946 Annie Get Your Gun (sung by Howard Keel), 1950 |
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My Desert Serenade
Words and music by Stanley Gelber, ~1965 Harum Scarum (sung by Elvis Presley onscreen with The Jordanaires offscreen), 1965 |
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My Destiny
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My Dog Loves Your Dog
Words by Irving Caesar and Jack Yellen, music by Ray Henderson, 1934 George White's Scandals (sung by Alice Faye, Dixie Dunbar, Rudy Vallee and Jimmy Durante), 1934 |
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My Dream Is Yours
Words by Ralph Blane, music by Harry Warren, 1949 My Dream Is Yours (sung by Hal Derwin dubbing for Lee Bowman, later sung by Doris Day), 1949 |
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My Eyes Are Fully Open
Words by William S. Gilbert, music by Sir Arthur Sullivan From the light opera "The Pirates of Penzance" ("The Slave of Duty"), first performed in 1879 The Pirates of Penzance (performed by Rex Smith, Angela Lansbury and Kevin Kline), 1983 |
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My Favorite Things
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers, 1959 Introduced by Pat Neway and Mary Martin in the stage musical "The Sound of Music," 1959 The Sound of Music (sung by Julie Andrews and The Children), 1965 |
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My First Love
Written by Roger Christian, Gary Usher and Brian Wilson, 1964 Muscle Beach Party (sung and played by Dick Dale and The Del Tones), 1964 |
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My First Promise (The Ring Waltz)
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My Flaming Heart
Words by Leo Robin, music by Nicholas Brodszky, 1953 Small Town Girl (Nat "King" Cole), 1953 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1953 |
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My Friend the Doctor
Words and music by Leslie Bricusse, 1967 Doctor Dolittle (sung by Anthony Newley; sung by Childrens Chorus at end of film), 1967 |
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My Funny Valentine
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1937 Introduced by Mitzi Green in the stage musical "Babes in Arms," 1937 Pal Joey (sung by Trudy Erwin dubbing for Kim Novak), 1957 Recorded by Frank Sinatra (and many others) |
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My Future Star
Words by Sidney Clare, music by Richard A. Whiting, 1934 365 Nights in Hollywood (finale production number performed by Alice Faye, James Dunn and Chorus), 1934 |
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My Gal Sal
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My Gaucho
Words by Leo Robin, music by Nicholas Brodszky, 1953 Small Town Girl (sung and danced by Ann Miller and Mens Chorus), 1953 |
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My Generation
Words and music by Peter Townshend, 1973 Quadrophenia (sung by The Who on record player, danced by kids at party), 1979 |
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My Girl Back Home
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers, 1949 Introduced in the stage musical "South Pacific," 1949 South Pacific (sung by Mitzi Gaynor and Bill Lee dubbing for John Kerr), 1958 |
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My Guy
Words and music by William "Smokey" Robinson, 1964 Popularized by Mary Wells (no. 1 chart record) Sister Act (part of Lounge Medley sung by Whoopi Goldberg and The Ronelles), 1992 |
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My Guy (My God)
Words and music by William Robinson, Jr., 1992 Sister Act (sung by Whoopi Goldberg and the Sisters), 1992 |
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My Heart Beats Faster
Words and music by Frank Loesser, 1949 Neptune's Daughter (sung by Ricardo Montalban and Esther Williams), 1949 |
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My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Words and music by Cole Porter, 1938 Introduced by Mary Martin in the stage musical "Leave It to Me," 1938 Popularized by Mary Martin with Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra Night and Day (sung by Mary Martin), 1946 Let's Make Love (sung and danced by Marilyn Monroe and Boys Chorus), 1960 |
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My Heart is a Hobo
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My Heart Is Showing
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My Heart Is Singing
Words and music by Gus Kahn, Walter Jurmann and Bronislau Kaper, 1936 Three Smart Girls (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1936 |
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My Heart Knows a Lovely Song
Words by Sylvia Fine and Sammy Cahn, music by Sylvia Fine, ~1956 The Court Jester (sung by Danny Kaye), 1956 |
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(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings
Written by Jamblan and (Laurent Henri) Herpin, 1941 French lyric by Jamblan, English lyric by Harold J. Rome, 1944 I am not sure if I have this quite right or not... Anchors Aweigh (sung by Kathryn Grayson), 1945 |
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My Heart Skips a Beat
Words by Bob Wright and Chet Forrest, music by Walter Donaldson Everything I Have Is Yours (excerpt sung by Marge and Gower Champion, danced by Marge and Gower and Chorus), 1952 |
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My Heart Wants to Dance
Words by Bert Kalmar and Sid Silvers, music by Harry Ruby Walking on Air (sung by Gene Raymond), 1936 |
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My Heart Was Doing a Bolero
Words and Music by Sam Coslow, 1947 Copacabana (sung by Andy Russell, danced by the Copa Girls and specialty couple), 1947 |
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Written by Will Jennings and James Horner, 1997 Introduced by Celine Dion in the film Titanic, 1997 Won Best Song Academy Award for 1997 |
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My Hero
Words by Rudolph Bernauer and Leopold Jacobson, music by Oscar Straus English lyric by Stanislaus Stange, 1909 Introduced in the stage musical "The Chocolate Soldier" The Chocolate Soldier (Risë Stevens and Nelson Eddy, reprised with special lyric by Nelson Eddy and separately by Risë Stevens), 1941 Two Weeks with Love (Jane Powell and [unknown] dubbing for Ricardo Montalban), 1950 |
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My Home Town Is a One-Horse Town (But It's Big Enough for Me)
Written by Abner Silver and Alexander Gerber, 1920 By the Light of the Silvery Moon (sung by Gordon MacRae and Mens Chorus on train), 1953 |
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My How This Country Has Changed
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My Intuition
Words by Johnny Mercer, music by Harry Warren, 1945 The Harvey Girls (Outtake: sung by Judy Garland and John Hodiak), 1946 |
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My Joe
Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Georges Bizet Music from the aria "Michaela's Song" from the opera CARMEN with new lyric Carmen Jones (sung by Olga James), 1954 |
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My Kind of Town
Words by Sammy Cahn, music by Jimmy Van Heusen, 1964 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1964 Popularized by Frank Sinatra Robin and the 7 Hoods (sung by Frank Sinatra), 1964 |
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My Lady
Words by Walter Bullock, music by Samuel Pokrass The Three Musketeers (sung by Don Ameche, later sung by Pauline Moore and Don Ameche), 1939 |
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My Lord Delivered Daniel
Traditional Negro Spiritual The King of Jazz (sung by Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra), 1930 |
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My Love and My Mule
Words by Dorothy Fields, music by Harold Arlen, 1951 Mr. Imperium (sung by Trudy Erwin dubbing for Lana Turner), 1951 |
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My Love Parade
Words by Clifford Grey, music by Victor Schertzinger, ~1929 Love Parade (sung by Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald), 1929 |
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My Lovey-Dovey Baby
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My Lucky Charm
Written by Nicholas Brodszky and Sammy Cahn, 1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas (sung by Jerry Colonna, sung and danced by Chorus Girls joined by Cyd Charisse; later sung and danced by Dan Dailey and Mitsuko Sawamura), 1956 |
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My Mad Moment
Written by Richard A. Whiting and George Marion Jr. Let's Go Native (sung by Jeanette MacDonald, James Hall and the King's Men), 1930 |
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My Mammy
Words by Sam Lewis and Joe Young, music by Walter Donaldson, 1918 Introduced in vaudeville by William Frawley Performed by Al Jolson in the stage musical "Sinbad" Popularized by Al Jolson The Jazz Singer (sung by Al Jolson), 1927 Mammy (excerpt sung by Al Jolson), 1930 The Singing Kid (part of medley sung by Al Jolson), 1936 Rose of Washington Square (sung by Al Jolson), 1939 The Jolson Story (sung by Al Jolson dubbing for Larry Parks), 1946 Jolson Sings Again (sung by Al Jolson dubbing for Larry Parks), 1949 |
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My Man
Original French title: "Mon homme" Words by Albert Willemetz and Jacques Charles, music by Maurice Yvain, 1920 Recorded and popularized by Mistinguett, 1920 and 1930 English lyric by Channing Pollock, 1921 Introduced by Fanny Brice in the U.S. in the stage revue "Ziegfeld Girls of 1920" Popularized by Fanny Brice (recorded 1921) and by Ruth Etting (recorded 1927) My Man (sung by Fanny Brice), 1928 The Great Ziegfeld (sung by Fanny Brice), 1936 Rose of Washington Square (sung by Alice Faye), 1939 Funny Girl (sung by Barbra Streisand), 1968 Lady Sings the Blues (sung by Diana Ross), 1972 |
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My Melancholy Baby
Words by George A. Norton, music by Ernie Burnett, 1912 Introduced by Walter Van Brunt East Side of Heaven (played by Matty Malneck and His Orchestra), 1939 Birth of the Blues (sung by Bing Crosby), 1941 A Star Is Born (excerpt sung by Judy Garland, part of the Born in a Trunk sequence), 1954 |
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My Mother Told Me
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My My, Ain't That Somethin'
Written by Pinky Tomlin and Harry Tobias Stormy Weather (performed by Bill Robinson with Cab Calloway and His Band), 1943 |
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My Name Is Rumpelstiltskin
Words by David Irving and Max Robert, Music by Max Robert, 1987 Rumpelstiltskin (sung by Billy Barty), 1987 |
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My Name Is Yussel
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My Northern Light
Words by J. Keirn Brennan, music by Rudolf Friml, 1930 The Lottery Bride (sung by John Garrick and Jeanette MacDonald), 1930 |
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Words and music by Stephen Foster, 1853 Animal Crackers (excerpt sung by Groucho, Zeppo and Chico), 1930 One in a Million (very short excerpt sung by The Ritz Brothers), 1937 Swanee River (sung by Don Ameche), 1939 I Dream of Jeanie (sung by Ray Middleton), 1952 |
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My One and Only Highland Fling
Words by Ira Gershwin, music by Harry Warren, 1949 The Barkleys of Broadway (sung and danced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), 1949 |
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My Own
Written by Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson, 1938 That Certain Age (sung by Deanna Durbin), 1938 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1938 |
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Written by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, 1967 The Jungle Book (sung by Darleen Carr), 1967 |
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My Own United States
Written by Stanislaus Stange and Julian Edwards Shine On, Harvest Moon (sung by Ann Sheridan and Chorus), 1944 |
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My Pal Bumper
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1933 Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (sung by Edgar Connor, Al Jolson, Harry Langdon and Chorus), 1933 |
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My Personal Property
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My Rival
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My Romance
Words by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, 1935 Introduced in the stage musical "Billy Rose's Jumbo," 1935 Jumbo (sung by Doris Day), 1962 |
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My Secret Love Affair
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My Shining Hour
Words Johnny Mercer, music by Harold Arlen, 1943 The Sky's the Limit (sung by Joan Leslie with Freddie Slack and His Orchestra, reprised by Fred Astaire and Joan Leslie, instrumental reprise danced by Fred Astaire and Joan Leslie), 1943 Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1943 |
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My Sunny Tennessee
Words and music by Harry Ruby, Herman Ruby and Bert Kalmar, 1921 Introduced by Eddie Cantor in the stage revue "The Midnight Rounders of 1921" Popularized by Eddie Cantor Three Little Words (sung by Fred Astaire and Red Skelton), 1950 |
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My Sweetie
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1917 This Is the Army (sung by George Murphy, danced by George Murphy and Chorus Girls), 1943 |
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My Swiss Hilly Billy
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My Time Is Your Time
Words and music by Eric Little and Leo Dance, 1927 Theme song of Rudy Vallee The Helen Morgan Story (sung by Rudy Vallee), 1957 |
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My Walking Stick
Words and music by Irving Berlin, 1938 Alexander's Ragtime Band (performed by Ethel Merman and Girls Chorus), 1938 |
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My Wonderful One Let's Dance
Written by Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, 1940 Two Girls on Broadway (sung and danced by George Murphy, later sung by George Murphy and danced by George Murphy and Lana Turner with Chorus), 1940 |
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