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Lover — Richard Rodgers

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"Lover" is a song composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1932 musical film Love Me Tonight. Written in waltz time, it was introduced in the film by Jeanette MacDonald and uses an unusually brisk, rhythmically flexible melody for a romantic popular song. It subsequently entered the jazz and traditional pop repertories, where musicians have performed it both as a vocal number and as an instrumental standard.

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What movie features the song 'Lover' by Richard Rodgers?

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart originally wrote the waltz 'Lover' for the 1932 Paramount film 'Love Me Tonight'. The movie was a notable musical comedy that featured the song prominently in its score.

Who wrote the lyrics for the jazz standard 'Lover'?

The lyrics for 'Lover' were written by Lorenz Hart, collaborating with his long-time musical partner composer Richard Rodgers. The duo was one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriting teams of the early 20th century.

Is the original 'Lover' by Richard Rodgers a waltz?

Yes, Richard Rodgers originally composed 'Lover' with a sweeping waltz tempo for the 1932 film. It was later adapted by various jazz musicians, like Lester Young and Charlie Parker, into an up-tempo 4/4 jazz standard.

When was the song 'Lover' by Richard Rodgers released?

The song 'Lover' was released in 1932 as part of the soundtrack for 'Love Me Tonight'. It quickly transitioned from a film waltz into a widely recorded jazz and pop standard.

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