Rodgers & Hart do believe in romance: Despite the fact that Lorenz Hart did write some wonder,ful but sad songs that reflected his own unlucky love life, I had promised to demonstrate the morE epositive side of loves labour not lost but won. For example , "Isn't it Romantic" lists a number of the more rhapsodic elements that occur as people conjure up thoughts of future mating possibilities such as " " I hear breezes playing in the trees above" or Sweet symbols in the moonlight, Do you mean I'll fall in love, perchance, Isn't it romantic ? Hardly prosaic utterances from star-crossed lovers !
Rod Stewart's version has been used in the film " Sabrina" to underscore Audreys Hepburn's pursuit of William Holden, a dashing playboy. But Humphrey Bogart eventually steals her heart and he abandons his business tycoon pursuits to take Audrey back to Paris. This may be a fairy tale escapade but it wins the heart of audiences who will always have a soft spot for a Happy Ending.
A more balanced view of the object of one's affection can be found in Lorenz Hart's lyrics for " My Funny Valentine." The singer asks " Is Your Figure Less Than Greek?" " Is Your Mouth a Little Weak.?" When you open it to speak are you smart?". These are characterizations that are not paricularly flattering but realistic appraisals which do not lessen the affection felt by the singer who then says, by the way, " Don't Change a Hair For Me, Not if you care for me".
Billy Joel, a more contemporary songwriter, said it more clearly " I love you just the way you are ."
LINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCOYiaeVdlA
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