Composer and Lyricist: Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
The songs in the movie "The Pajama Game" were first written in 1954 for the Broadway play. Several of the songs became popular hits, including "Hey There" and "Steam Heat." Many of the songs in "The Pajama Game" are lively numbers accompanied by energetic dances.
Hey There
Sid realizes that he is hooked on Babe and he tells himself, "Hey There," you with the stars in your eyes, you've never been in love before but Babe has captured your heart.
"Hey There" is certainly the most beautiful song from "The Pajama Game" and it is sung in the movie by John Raitt. In 1954, "Hey There" became a number one hit for Rosemary Clooney. That same year it was also a hit for Sammy Davis Jr. In later years, it was recorded by other artists, such as Peggy Lee (1960), Sarah Vaughn (1963) and, more recently, Harry Connick Jr. (2006).
Steam Heat
Gladys performs a song and dance number, "Steam Heat," at the factory workers' union meeting.
Patti Page recorded "Steam Heat" in 1954 and it reached a high of number eight on the popular charts and it stayed on the charts for nine weeks.
Hernando's Hideaway
Sid wants to take Gladys out so he can get the key to the boss' books, so Gladys suggests they go to a dark and special place called, "Hernando's Hideaway."
"Hernando's Hideaway" has probably been recorded more times than any of the other songs in "The Pajama Game." The song is based on a real place in Dubuque, Iowa. According to information from the original book that the play was based on, Hernando's Hideaway is on top of a high cliff in Dubuque. The song has been recorded by rock artists such as The Everly Brothers (1961) and jazz artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald (1962) and Harry Connick Jr. (2006). There is even a Finnish version of the song.
Racing with the Clock
Hinesie, the pajama factory foreman, tells the workers that they need to work at a faster pace because they are "Racing with the Clock" to turn out a high volume of pajamas.
I'm Not at All in Love
The female workers tease Babe about her attraction to Sid but Babe says, "I'm Not at All in Love" with him.
I'll Never Be Jealous Again
Mabel, Sid's secretary, tries to help Hinesie control his jealousy over his girlfriend, Gladys, and as Mabel describes possible scenarios, Hinesie declares that "I'll Never Be Jealous Again."
Once-a-Year Day
Babe agrees to be with Sid at the company picnic and he declares that the day is now his "Once-a-Year Day."
Small Talk
Sid wants to make love with Babe, but she keeps trying to change the subject so he tells her that he doesn't want to make "Small Talk."
There Once Was a Man
Sid tells Babe how much he loves her by saying that "There Once Was a Man" who loved a woman very much but his love for Babe is even stronger.
7-1/2 Cents
The workers union decides to go on strike to get a "7-1/2 Cents" raise.
The Pajama Game
The factory has a pajama show and everyone sings about how great it is to be a part of "The Pajama Game."