Composer

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George Gershwin

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Show/Musical

Compose Date

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1927

Average_duration

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2:57

"He Loves and She Loves" is a popular song from the musical "Funny Face," composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by his brother Ira Gershwin. The musical premiered on November 22, 1927, at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. The song is a duet between the two main characters, Jo and Dick, who are falling in love with each other. The plot of "Funny Face" revolves around Jo, a bookshop clerk who is discovered by a fashion photographer, Dick, and becomes a model. As they work together, they fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Dick's engagement to a wealthy socialite. "He Loves and She Loves" is sung by Jo and Dick as they realize their feelings for each other. The song is composed in the style of a classic American love song, with a catchy melody and simple, romantic lyrics. The opening lines, "He loves and she loves, and they love so why can't you love and I love too?" set the tone for the rest of the song, which is a plea for the two characters to acknowledge their feelings for each other. The music of "He Loves and She Loves" is characterized by its upbeat tempo and jazzy instrumentation, with a prominent piano and brass section. The song is also notable for its use of syncopation, a rhythmic technique that was popular in jazz music at the time. "He Loves and She Loves" has become one of the most popular songs from "Funny Face," and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the enduring appeal of George and Ira Gershwin's music, which continues to be celebrated as some of the greatest American music of the 20th century.

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