Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein IIwas an American librettist, theatrical producer, andtheatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for singers and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wrote the music. Hammerstein collaborated with numerous composers, such as Jerome Kern, with whom he wrote Show Boat, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSongwriter
Date of Birth12 July 1895
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
These are a few of my favorite things.
I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy
You've got to be taught to hate and fear.
The dearest things I know are what you are.
Fish got to swim, birds got to fly I got to love one man till I die Can't help lovin' dat man of mine.
The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.
Hello, Young Lovers, Wherever You Are.
June is bustin' out all over.
You can have fun with a son, But you got to be a father to a girl.
If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.
I'm not going to run, I'm going to stand here and watch. Every blow will cut into my heart, and tell me who and what you are.
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm.
Oklahoma Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain.