Previous posts for July 4th are found here: Cathy Berberian (2019), Flor Peeters (2020), and Stephen Foster (2021)
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Gertrude Lawrence (4 July 1898 – 6 September 1952) was an English actor, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer known for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York.
Career Moves
Gertrude Lawrence grew and flowered
In the shows of Noël Coward.
Later, with her chic and style,
She had a huge success with Weill,
Then she bade the stage goodbye
With Rodgers and The King and I.
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Oscar I (4 July 1799 – 8 July 1859) was King of Sweden and Norway from 1844 until his death.
Royal Prerogative
Although Oscar’s compositions are not performed today, he was very important for the fostering of interest in music during the early 19th century in Stockholm, both through his own composing and music making, and through his great interest in concerts and opera performances. - swedishmusicalheritage.com
Oscar the First, the Swedish King
Took up music as his thing.
Even though he had a job, he
Thought he ought to have a hobby.
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