If I Loved You

Shirley Jones, Frank Sinatra, Carmell Jones

About If I Loved You

"If I Loved You" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. The song was introduced by John Raitt as "Billy Bigelow" and Jan Clayton as "Julie" in the original Broadway production. The song was performed in the 1956 film version Carousel by Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. In the show, the characters of Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan sing this song as they hesitantly declare their love for one another, yet are too shy to express their true feelings. The song was in turn inspired by lines of dialogue from Ferenc Molnár's original Liliom, the source material for the musical. There were four hit versions of the song in 1945: Perry Como (#3), Frank Sinatra (#7), Bing Crosby (#8) and Harry James (8). Many artists have recorded the song over the years. 


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2002
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If I loved you,
Time and again I would try to say
All I'd want you to know.
If I loved you,
Words wouldn't come in an easy way
Round in circles I'd go!
Longin' to tell you,
But afraid and shy,
I'd let my golden chances pass me by!
Soon you'd leave me,
Off you would go in the mist of day,
Never, never to know how I loved you
If I loved you.

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Shirley Jones

Shirley Mae Jones (born March 31, 1934) is an American singer and actress of stage, film and television. In her six decades of show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma! (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a vengeful prostitute in Elmer Gantry (1960). She played Shirley Partridge, the widowed mother of five children in the situation-comedy television series The Partridge Family (1970–1974), co-starring her real-life stepson David Cassidy, son of Jack Cassidy. more »

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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"If I Loved You" is originally from the musical "Carousel" which was first performed on Broadway in 1945.
Music and Lyrics
The song was composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Broadway Star
The song was first performed on stage by John Raitt and Jan Clayton in the original Broadway production.
Bing Crosby's Version
Mirroring his distinctive charm and warm baritone voice, Bing Crosby recorded his own version of the song which was released through Decca Records.
Frank Sinatra's Interpretation
Known for his unique phrasing and emotive style, Frank Sinatra also recorded a version of "If I Loved You" which was well received by audiences.
Gordon MacRae's Rendition
Gordon MacRae, famous for his role in the film adaptation of "Carousel," reprised his performance of "If I Loved You" for the film's soundtrack.
Perry Como Performance
Perry Como, known for his smooth and relaxed singing style, also recorded his own version of "If I Loved You."
Shirley Jones in Film
Shirley Jones, who played the role of Julie Jordan in the 1956 film adaptation of "Carousel," performed a duet version of "If I Loved You" with Gordon MacRae.
Critical Acclaim
"If I Loved You" is considered one of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's greatest love songs and is frequently performed in many concerts, operas, and musicals.
Cultural Impact
The song became so popular that numerous artists have covered it, and it has been integrated into many music and literature courses as a classic example of American musical theater.

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