Jersey Boys’ Reichard & Young’s Thoughts on the Most Romantic Broadway Song
February 10th, 2006In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, Browdwayworld.com spoke to over 175 stars of the Great White Way and beyond to find out what they think is the most romantic Broadway song ever written. They caught up with two of the Jersey Boys who shared their thoughts on their favorites:
Daniel Reichard: I know it’s cliché, but the first song that comes to mind is “People Will Say We’re In Love” by Rodgers and Hammerstein II. That song doesn’t overstate emotion. The lyrics are coy and playful, but underneath them there is this gorgeous melody that steadily builds in feeling, giving away the true thoughts of the characters. And “Cry For Me” from JERSEY BOYS. Just kidding.
John Lloyd Young: “So Far” from ALLEGRO. Though in its original context I think it was sung to a newborn baby, out of context it’s always sung as a love song. It’s a great song because it’s about that overwhelming anticipation and hope at the beginning of any relationship.
