Composer & Lyricist: Jerry Herman
The songs in "Hello Dolly" are mostly lively numbers with some accompanied in the movie by energetic dancing.
One song, "Just Leave Everything to Me," was written specifically for the movie. Another song, "Love is Only Love," was originally written for Jerry Herman's musical play, "Mame." However, the song was cut from "Mame" before the play opened on Broadway and several years later, it was added to the score of the movie version of "Hello Dolly." Both of these new numbers are sung in the film by Barbra Streisand.
The musical score of "Hello Dolly" won the Academy Award for Best Music, Score of a Musical Picture.
Hello, Dolly
The staff at the nightclub welcome Dolly when she returns by singing, "Hello, Dolly."
"Hello, Dolly" was written for the Broadway play in 1964 and it became a huge hit after it was recorded by Louis Armstrong that same year. Armstrong's recording was a Billboard number one hit and it earned a Grammy award for Armstrong for Best Vocal Performance by a Male in 1964. His recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.
The song, "Hello, Dolly," won a Grammy award in 1965 as Best Song. It has been recorded many times over the years, with perhaps the most recent recording in 2007 by Harry Connick, Jr.
Just Leave Everything to Me
Dolly passes out her business card and tells people to "Just Leave Everything to Me."
It Takes a Woman
Horace explains to Cornelius and Barnaby that he wants to get married because "It Takes a Woman" to do the chores in the house.
Out There
Cornelius tells Barnaby about the excitement they will find "Out There" in the world outside of Yonkers.
Put On Your Sunday Clothes
Cornelius tells Barnaby to "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" because they are going to New York for a day of excitement.
Ribbons Down My Back
Irene explains that if she marries Horace she will have money and "Ribbons Down My Back."
Dancing
Cornelius gets excited when Dolly helps him with his first "Dancing" lesson.
Before the Parade Passes By
Dolly says she is going to rejoin the living "Before the Parade Passes By."
Elegance
Cornelius and his friends go out to dine in style and "Elegance."
Love is Only Love
It Only Takes a Moment
Cornelius says that "It Only Takes a Moment" to fall in love.
So Long, Dearie