Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein IIwas an American librettist, theatrical producer, andtheatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for singers and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wrote the music. Hammerstein collaborated with numerous composers, such as Jerome Kern, with whom he wrote Show Boat, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth12 July 1895
CountryUnited States of America
Oscar Hammerstein II quotes about
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
These are a few of my favorite things.
I'm not going to run, I'm going to stand here and watch. Every blow will cut into my heart, and tell me who and what you are.
If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.
The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.
Fish got to swim, birds got to fly I got to love one man till I die Can't help lovin' dat man of mine.
I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy
Hello, Young Lovers, Wherever You Are.
You've got to be taught to hate and fear.
The hills are alive with the sound of music, with songs they have sung for a thousand years.
Berlin's great secret is that he says exactly what he means; sometimes he hits a gigantic line both musically and lyrically -- almost Wagnerian in its strength.
I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm.
Oklahoma Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain.
I'm as corny as Kansas in August.