I Concentrate on You
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"I Concentrate on You" is a song written by Cole Porter
for the 1940 film Broadway Melody of 1940
, where it was introduced by Douglas McPhail.
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre...
for the 1940 film Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 is a 1940 MGM movie musical starring Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and George Murphy. It was directed by Norman Taurog and features music by Cole Porter, including "Begin the Beguine"....
, where it was introduced by Douglas McPhail.
Notable recordings
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