The Music Box

Don't Judge a Song By Its Cover

03.25.2021 - By Louisville Public MediaPlay

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We’ll take a look at how some of our favorite songs have been inspired by stories and books, including how you can make songs out of your favorites stories too! From fairy tales to Maurice Sendak and J.M. Barrie, we’ll take a trip around the library and find the songs that are hidden there.

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Featured music:

Whitney Houston: “Impossible” from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”

Alex Newell: “Mama Will Provide” from “Once On This Island” New Broadway Cast Recording

Carole King: “Chicken Soup With Rice” from “Really Rosie”

Carole King: “Pierre” from “Really Rosie”

Cast of The Wiz Live: “Ease On Down the Road”

Idina Menzel: “The Wizard and I” from “Wicked”

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