HIT THE DECK

Music by Vincent Youmans: Lyrics by Clifford Grey & Leo Robin: Book by Herbert Fields : Based on the play Shore Leave by Hubert Osborn : Orchestrations by Stephen Jones & Paul Lannin
Opened at the Belasco Theatre 25 April, 1927 (352 perfs)

Synopsis:

Loulou is the owner of a Newport coffee house. She falls in love with Bilge, one of the many sailors who patronise her eatery whenever they're in port. But Bilge is reluctant to consider marriage. So Loulou takes a small fortune she has come into and follows him all the way to China. When she finally seems to have won her point, Bilge discovers she is wealthy. Bilge is unwilling to marry but Loulou wins this round by agreeing to sign away her money to their first child.

Songs:

Fancy Me Just Meeting You Hallelujah Harbour of My Heart If He'll Come Back To Me Join the Navy A Kiss Or Two Loo-Loo Lucky Bird Shore Leave Sometimes I'm Happy Nothing Could be Sweeter (formerly Why, Oh, Why) What's A Kiss Among Friends

Discography

Original Film Soundtrack recording - Rhino R2 76668