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#AnythingGoes

Introduction

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Anything Goes is a musical comedy song written in 1934 by George Forrest and Ira Gershwin, which has become one of the most popular songs in jazz history.

Key Facts

  • Song Title: "Anything Goes"
  • Composer(s): George Forrest, Ira Gershwin
  • Lyricist(s): Cole Porter (lyrics), Ira Gershwin (lyrics)
  • Original Release: February 1934
  • Film Adaptation: Released in 1938, starring Ethel Merman and Fred Astaire

Historical Context

Anything Goes premiered on Broadway in June 1934. It was based on a 1907 play of the same name by Lillian Russell.

The musical was groundbreaking for its time as it introduced jazz music to the mainstream audience through a sophisticated, witty script with memorable songs. The show was also notable for featuring one of the greatest vocalists of all time, Ethel Merman, who played the role of Reno Sweeney in the original production.

Anything Goes was later adapted into a film starring Fred Astaire and Ethel Merman, which was released in 1938 and became a huge success. The movie is considered a classic of American cinema and features some of the most iconic songs from the musical, including "Anything Goes" itself.

Significant Contributions

  • Revolutionizing Jazz: Anything Goes helped to popularize jazz music among the general public.
  • Innovative Choreography: Fred Astaire's choreographed dance numbers in the film were highly influential and set a new standard for musical comedy dance.
  • Iconic Songs: The song "Anything Goes" has become one of the most recognizable and beloved songs in American popular culture, with its catchy melody and witty lyrics making it a staple of jazz standards.

Notable Attractions

  • Ethel Merman: Played Reno Sweeney in the original Broadway production.
  • Fred Astaire: Starred alongside Ethel Merman in the 1938 film adaptation of Anything Goes.
  • Cole Porter: Wrote the song "Anything Goes," which has become a jazz standard.

Notable Albums

  • Anything Goes (1956)
  • Cole Porter: The Great Cole Porter Songbook (1962)

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