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Which Comes First, the Music or the Lyrics?
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This chapter explores Porter's writing style. It shows that what makes Porter's lyrics unforgettable is the way they combine with the music. There is no more perfect example of this than one of Porter's most famous songs, “You're the Top,” from perhaps his most famous show, Anything Goes. The verse that begins “You're the Top” is not only a perfect introduction to the song but also a perfect introduction to the art of Cole Porter and in particular to his rhythmic genius. The opening lyric is classic Porter with its quintessential highbrow/lowbrow juxtapositions.
Title: Which Comes First, the Music or the Lyrics?
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This chapter explores Porter's writing style.
It shows that what makes Porter's lyrics unforgettable is the way they combine with the music.
There is no more perfect example of this than one of Porter's most famous songs, “You're the Top,” from perhaps his most famous show, Anything Goes.
The verse that begins “You're the Top” is not only a perfect introduction to the song but also a perfect introduction to the art of Cole Porter and in particular to his rhythmic genius.
The opening lyric is classic Porter with its quintessential highbrow/lowbrow juxtapositions.
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