People Will Say We're in Love

People Will Say We're in Love
"People Will Say We're in Love"
Song from Oklahoma!
Published 1943
Writer Oscar Hammerstein II
Composer Richard Rodgers

"People Will Say We're In Love" is a show tune from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! (1943). In the original Broadway production, the song was introduced by Alfred Drake and Joan Roberts.

Plot context

The other characters think, correctly, that Laurey (Joan Roberts) and Curly (Alfred Drake) are in love. In this song they warn each other not to behave indiscreetly, lest people misinterpret their intentions. Neither wants to admit to the other - or themselves - his or her true feelings. At the end of the musical the characters reprise the number after becoming engaged, saying "Let people say we're in love."

Covers

This song has been covered by many people, including instrumental versions. Three versions made the Top 40 charts: Bing Crosby (#2), Frank Sinatra (#3) and The Ink Spots (#11). The list of covers includes:

References

  1. ^ http://www.discogs.com/sergio-franchi




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