I’ve given short shrift to a number of genres throughout my Song of the Day series. Rap and heavy metal, certainly, because I don’t like or own much of either. Jazz and classical, which don’t really offer up “songs” in the traditional sense. Adult contemporary, for the most part.

The blog has mostly focused on pop, rock, alternative and a little bit of country. And as that group pretty well describes my CD collection, it will likely continue to be the focus.

But this week I’m turning my attention to a type of song that can encompass any or all of the above styles but still belongs in a category all its own — the show tune. My next five songs are all featured in movies or stage plays.

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