Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein II
"The Sound of Music" was the last musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and two of the songs in the movie version, "I Have Confidence" and "Something Good," were written specifically for the film just by Richard Rodgers since Oscar Hammerstein II had passed away in 1960. "Something Good" replaced the song "An Ordinary Couple" from the original play. Two other songs from the play were eliminated from the film - "How Can Love Survive" and "No Way to Stop It." In addition to the song replacements, several songs were shifted in position in the film to provide better dramatic effects.
Christopher Plummer's singing was dubbed in the film, as was Peggy Wood's voice for "Climb Every Mountain."
The Sound of Music
Maria is in the hills where she hears "The Sound of Music."
Maria
The other nuns try to understand "Maria."
I Have Confidence
Maria, to reassure herself, while on the way to the von Trapp family home, says, "I Have Confidence" in me.
My Favorite Things
The children are frightened during a storm, and Maria tells them that when she is afraid she thinks of "My Favorite Things" to make her fears disappear.
"My Favorite Things" is one of the most popular songs from "The Sound of Music." It has been recorded many times by jazz artists, such as Dave Brubeck, popular artists,such as Barbra Streisand and country singers, such as Kenny Rogers.
Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Rolf, Lisl's boyfriend, says he will protect her because she is only "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and he is older and wiser.
Do Re Mi
Maria teaches the children to sing using "Do Re Mi" for the notes on the musical scale.
"Do Re Mi" has become a popular children's song.
The Lonely Goatherd
Maria and the children perform "The Lonely Goatherd" in a puppet show.
Climb Every Mountain
When Maria asks the Mother Superior for advice, she tells Maria to "Climb Every Mountain" until she finds her dream.
Something Good
When Maria and the Captain realize that they are in love, Maria says she must have done "Something Good" earlier in her life to now have earned such love and happiness.
So Long, Farewell
The children say goodnight to the Captain's party guests by singing "So Long, Farewell." They sing this again when they leave the stage at the festival, using the song as a way to escape from the Nazis.
Edelweiss
The Captain sings of the "Edelweiss" flower of Austria and his love for what the nation was before the Nazis invaded.
"Edelweiss" was the last song written by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.