Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II, born July 12, 1895 in Harlem,
New York, was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer and
director. After studying at Columbia University and briefly at Law School,
Hammerstein II abandoned law to work with Otto Harbach, Frank Mandel, and
Herbert Stothart. His collaboration with Harbach led to his first Broadway book
and lyrics for Always You (1920). Hammerstein II’s breakthrough came with Show
Boat (1926) with composer Jerome Kern, whose songs such as "Ol' Man River" and
"Make Believe" became standards. He later partnered wit...
My Favourite ThingsRichard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
The Sound Of Music (Original Australian Cast)
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My Favorite ThingsSleeping At Last, Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodger
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Ol' Man RiverFrank Sinatra, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II
Someone To Watch Over Me
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My Favorite ThingsScarlett Darling, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II and Jay Slay
Hiding in the Light
All the Things You AreThe Café Society, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dave Darlington, Jim Greene, JUST", Joe Strasser, Owen Mulholland, Emily Wade Adams and Rick Germanson
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Hello, Young LoversGertrude Lawrence, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
Stephen Hough's New Piano Album
