10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Belters

Are you a belter in need of a Golden Age uptempo audition song? You’ve come to the right place!

The Golden Age fell somewhere between the 1940s and 1960s in American musical theatre. Popular composers and lyricists of the time were Rodgers and Hammerstein, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, Frank Loesser, Bob Merrill, Cole Porter and more!

Here are 10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Belters!

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1. Eager Beaver – No Strings

“Eager Beaver” from No Strings

Music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers

Year: 1962

2. I Cain’t Say No – Oklahoma!

“I Cain’t Say No” from Oklahoma

Music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein II

Year: 1943

3. A Little Brains, A Little Talent - Damn Yankees

“A Little Brains, A Little Talent” from Damn Yankees

Music and lyrics by Richard Adler / Jerry Ross / Doug Besterman

Year: 1955

4. Some People – Gypsy

“Some People” from Gypsy

Music and lyrics by Jule Styne / Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1959

5. What Did I Ever See In Him – Bye Bye Birdie

“What Did I Ever See In Him” from Bye Bye Birdie

Music and lyrics by Charles Strouse

Year: 1960

6. I’M Going Back â€“ Bells Are RinginG

“I’m Going Back ” from Bells Are Ringing

Music and lyrics by Jule Styne / Betty Comden / Adolph Green

Year: 1956

7. Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

“Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” from Oh, Captain!

Music and lyrics by June Styne / Leo Robin

Year: 1949

8. You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun â€“ Annie Get Your Gun

“You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” from Annie Get Your Gun

Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin

Year: 1946

9. A Trip To the Library – She Loves Me

“A Trip To The Library” from She Loves Me

Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock / Sheldon Harnick

Year: 1963

10. Stepsisters’ Lament – Cinderella

“Stepsisters’ Lament” from Cinderella

Music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein II

Year: 1957


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