Cole Porter Rediscovered: Piano/Vocal/Chords

by Cole Porter (composer)

Cole Porter's rediscovered song treasures have finally been put in one folio for all to enjoy. Most songs were affiliated with some of his Broadway shows and some like "Weren't We Fools?" were written especially for the great comedienne and song stylist Fanny Brice. Songs (and shows) Brush Up Your Shakespeare * Too Darn Hot! (Kiss Me Kate) * Who Would Have Dreamed? (Panama Hattie) * Let's Fly Away (The New Yorkers) * Please Don't Make Me Be Good * Let's Step Out (Fifty Million Frenchmen) * How's Your Romance? (Gay Divorce) and more.

264 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

About the author

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter.

Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films.

His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchmen, and Anything Goes, as well as songs like "Night and Day", "I Get a Kick out of You", and "I've Got You Under My Skin". He was noted for his sophisticated (sometimes ribald) lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex forms.

He was one of the greatest contributors to the Great American Songbook.