Let's Begin Explained

"Let's Begin" is a popular song composed in 1933 by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Otto Harbach.^[1] It was written for the musical Roberta (1933) where it was introduced by George Murphy.^[2] In the 1935 film version, the song was performed by Fred Astaire, Candy Candido and Gene Sheldon, with the band.

Notable recordings

• Anita O'Day - Pick Yourself Up with Anita O'Day (1957)
• Tony Bennett - The Beat of My Heart.^[3]
• Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1963)^[4]
• Margaret Whiting - Margaret Whiting Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook (1960)

Notes and References

1. Hollywood Movie Musicals - Page 164 1411697626John Howard Reid - 2006 "Let's Begin" (music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach) sung by Fred Astaire and Candy Candido; danced by Astaire, Candido and Gene Sheldon
2. Web site: Internet Broadway Database. ibdb.com. January 27, 2018.
3. Web site: www.allmusic.com. www.allmusic.com. June 21, 2024.
4. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. June 21, 2024.