The Rodgers and Hart Song Book

244 pages with Notes on Rodgers and Hart Shows; index in rear; 4 parts. Words and music of 47 of Rodgers and Harts songs. Arrangements by Dr. Albert Sirmay. pages tight; moderate page wear; no markings; pages slightly yellowed; page edges somewhat darkened.; inner spine crease weakened but all pages intact. Faded rose colored front and back covers with gray spine. Illustration of piano on front cover. Some smudges, rubbing; and faded areas. Cover edges and spine ends worn. Cover corners and right sides somewhat frayed exposing cardboard underlining. Foreword by Oscar Hammerstein II; Introduction Notes on Lorenz Hart by Richard Rodgers. Part one (1925-1928) from Garrick Gaieties The Girl Friend, A Connecticut Yankee, etc.; part two (1020-1935) from Spring is Here; Simple Simon; America's Sweetheart; Hallelujah, I'm a Bum, etc. Part three (1935-1938) from Jumbo; Babes in Arms; I Married an Angel, etc. Part four (1938-1942) from The Boys from Syracuse; Too Many girls; Pal Joesy; By Jupiter, etc. Through collaboration of many, the best of the Rodgers and Hart songs are published in one beautiful permanent volume--previous sheet music publishers agreed to lift the usual copyright restrictions on the songs, making it possible to publish all of these outstanding popular songs in one unique volume. A RARE VINTAGE COPY.