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Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Joshua Sondheim
      a lyricist of my time
Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods…
   He was that good

11/27/2021

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

November 30, 2021 at 9:24 PM

I had no idea "Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods…" All of them? Wow! I am gobsmacked!

November 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM

I haven't heard of him but some of the plays or movies he wrote? I have heard of or seen part of them. Thanks for the visit to my page. I appreciate the time spent there. Sara

November 29, 2021 at 10:43 AM

Often we find out who the genius was after they pass away.

November 29, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Never heard him, but he must have been good to have inspired your little honour write, Kim:)

November 29, 2021 at 10:44 AM

A clerihew is a good way.

Victor Buhagiar

November 28, 2021 at 10:33 AM

Indeed he was. Pity the best artists die have to die. Hugs,

November 28, 2021 at 12:11 PM

As we all do, one day. Such great musicals! Ahh the talent! Thanks, Victor! ~ hugs

November 27, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Great tribute, Kim! He will be missed. Janice

November 28, 2021 at 6:31 AM

Thank you, Janice! :)

November 27, 2021 at 6:51 PM

No kiddin,' all that?! Didn't realize it. They don't make 'em like that anymore, unfortunately. ~ Still Singin' in the Rain

November 27, 2021 at 8:32 PM

They are much too controversial today. Oh how I love these classics!

November 27, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Guess you love the musicals KIm, Love your tribute to him.

November 27, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Thank you! I do! i do! My granddaughter now sings in musicals. She would love to do broadway one day.

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