Many a New Day
Shirley Jones
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[Laurey:] Why should a woman who is healthy and strong Blubber like a baby if her man goes away A weeping and a wailing how he's done her wrong? That's one thing you'll never hear me say Never gonna think that the man I lose Is the only man among men I'll snap my fingers to show I don't care I'll buy me a brand new dress to wear I'll scrub my neck and I'll brush my hair And start all over again [Chorus:] Many a new face will please my eye Many a new love will find me Never have I once looked back to sigh Over the romance behind me Many a new day will dawn Before I do Many a light lad may kiss and fly A kiss gone by is bygone Never have I asked an August sky Where has last July gone? Never have I wandered through the rye Wondering where has some guy gone Many a new day will dawn Before I do [Together:] [Chorus] [Laurey:] Never have I chased the honeybee Who carelessly cajoled me Somebody else just as sweet as he Cheered me and consoled me Never have I wept into my tea Over the deal someone doled me [Together:] Many a new day will dawn [Laurey:] Many a red sun will set Many a blue moon will shine Before I do [Together:] [Chorus] [Laurey:] Many a red sun will set Many a blue moon will shine Before I do
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
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10 facts about this song
Singer Classification"Many A New Day" is performed by Joan Roberts and Shirley Jones. They were both successful stage and film actresses who also had a long career in singing.
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Musical ClassificationThe song "Many A New Day" is part of the musical "Oklahoma!" It is a classic example of a show tune, renowned for its catchy, memorable melodies.
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Show Creator Classification"Oklahoma!" was written by the legendary duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. They are known as one of the most successful teams in American musical theater history.
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Character DefinitionIn the musical, "Many A New Day" is sung by the character Laurey Williams. Both Joan Roberts (in the original Broadway production) and Shirley Jones (in the 1955 film adaptation) portrayed this character.
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Song Meaning ClassificationThe song reflects Laurey's spirit of independence and optimism. Despite her love for Curly, Laurey sings about how she will move on with a new day if he does not return her feelings.
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Premiere ClassificationJoan Roberts was the first to officially sing the song in her role as Laurey during the original Broadway production of "Oklahoma!" in 1943.
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Film Adaptation ClassificationShirley Jones performed "Many A New Day" in the 1955 film version of "Oklahoma!" This marked Jones' film debut and she went on to have a successful career in film and television.
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Historical Record ClassificationThe original Broadway cast recording, featuring Joan Roberts' rendition of "Many A New Day," was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Musical Influence Classification"Many A New Day" has been covered by many artists over the years, showing the lasting influence of the song and musical.
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Cultural Impact Classification"Many A New Day," like much of "Oklahoma!," is considered a classic of American musical theater. It is widely performed in high school and community theater productions.
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