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 – 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 – 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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