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The Great American Songwriting Of Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields wrote over 400 songs between 1928 and 1973, making her one of the biggest names in 20th century musical theater and beyond. Walter Albertin/Library of Congress hide caption

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Turning The Tables

The Great American Songwriting Of Dorothy Fields

It's impossible to discuss early Hollywood and Broadway hits without acknowledging Fields, who wrote over 400 songs between 1928 and 1973 and is responsible for some of the greatest tunes of our time.

Remembrances

Dorothy Fields' Sweet, Various Gifts to Popular Song

One hundred years ago today, lyricist Dorothy Fields was born. She wrote dozens of hit songs for Broadway shows and Hollywood musicals, including Sweet Charity, which is currently being revived on Broadway. Jeff Lunden has this appreciation.

Dorothy Fields' Sweet, Various Gifts to Popular Song

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