Remind Me (Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern song)
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"Remind Me" is a 1940 song composed by Jerome Kern
, with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields
.
It was written for the show One Night in the Tropics
(1940), where it was introduced by Peggy Moran
.
Jerome Kern
Jerome David Kern was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over 100 stage works, including such classics as "Ol' Man River", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", "A...
, with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields
Dorothy Fields
Dorothy Fields was an American librettist and lyricist.She wrote over 400 songs for Broadway musicals and films...
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It was written for the show One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics is a 1940 comedy film noteworthy for being the film debut of Abbott and Costello. The team play minor roles but steal the picture with five classic routines, including an abbreviated version of "Who's On First?" Their work earned them a two-picture deal with Universal, and...
(1940), where it was introduced by Peggy Moran
Peggy Moran
Peggy Moran was an American film actress who appeared in films between 1938 and 1943.-Life and career:...
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Notable recordings
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- The Tomato Collection