In a shift from their previous partnerships, Rodgers & Hammerstein developed a new writing process in their collaboration: Hammerstein often crafting the lyrics first, and Rodgers composing the melody after. In honor of the 80th anniversary of their partnership, listen to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II each describe how they collaborated to write their songs. AUDIO EXCERPTS FROM "A Recorded Portrait: Oscar…
SOURCE: YouTube at 12:20PM on October 5, 2022