I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
Mary Martin, Juanita Hall, Ezio Pinza, Michael DeLeon, Barbara Luna, Myron McCormick, Trevor St. John
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I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, And send him on his way. I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms, I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms, I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms, And send him on his way. Don't try to patch it up Tear it up, tear it up! Wash him out, dry him out, Push him out, fly him out, Cancel him and let him go! Yea, sister! I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, And send him on his way. If a man don't understand you, If you fly on separate beams, Waste no time, make a change, Ride that man right off your range. Rub him out of the roll call And drum him out of your dreams. Oho! If you laugh at different comics, If you root for different teams, Waste no time, weep no more, Show him what the door is for. Rub him out of the roll call And drum him out of your dreams. You can't light a fire when the woods are wet, No! You can't make a butterfly strong, Hmm, hmm! You can't fix an egg when it ain't quite good, And you can't fix a man when he's wrong! You can't put back a petal when it falls from a flower, Or sweeten up a fellow when he starts turnin' sour Oh no! Oh no! If his eyes get dull and fishy, When you look for glints and gleams, Waste no time, Make a switch, Drop him in the nearest ditch! Rub him out of the roll call, And drum him out of your dreams Oho! Oho! I went to wash that man right outa my hair, I went to wash that man right outa my hair, I went to wash that man right outa my hair, And sent him on his way. She went to wash that man right outa my hair, She went to wash that man right outa my hair, She went to wash that man right outa my hair, And send him on his way!
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
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10 facts about this song
Creation"I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" was created by the famous duo, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It was intended for the Broadway musical "South Pacific".
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PerformerThe song was first performed by the American actress and singer, Mary Martin, on the Broadway stage in 1949. She played the lead role of Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific".
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ThemeThe song presents a theme of a woman determined to forget a man who she previously fell in love with. It signifies strength and resolution in the face of heartbreak.
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Major HitThe song became a major hit and is often considered as one of the standout songs from the show. It was instrumental in Mary Martin winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in "South Pacific".
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Iconic SceneThe scene in which this song was performed on the Broadway stage involved Martin actually washing her hair on stage, which was considered quite an innovative and memorable performance at the time.
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Film AdaptationThe song was also featured in the 1958 film adaptation of the musical "South Pacific". This time it was performed by Mitzi Gaynor, who played the lead role.
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Popular CultureThe song's line "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" has become a pop culture phrase, appearing in various other media like advertisements and films, often as an empowering statement for women dealing with breakups.
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Different CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald and Patti LuPone, underlining its enduring popularity.
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Use in AdvertisementIn the 1950s, the song was used in a television ad for shampoo. The commercial depicted a woman washing that "man right out of her hair", further popularizing the song and its catchy lines.
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RevivalIn 2008, a revival of "South Pacific" on Broadway featured Kelli O'Hara as Nellie Forbush. She also performed the iconic number "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", introducing the song to a new generation.
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