Talk:Richard Rodgers
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[edit] Personality
I think there needs to be a section on his alleged mercurial personality. Apparently he was not a very pleasant man (Sondheim did, after all, call him a man of "limited soul") This is not to mean that this article should be gossipy or bitchy- but I do think it adds much to understanding his art (especially since- parradoxically- so much of Rodger's music is emphatically joyful- how did this eminate from a limited or unhappy soul? Disucss!!!)
Talk about the reason(s) why he became a composer!
[edit] Wider Influences
"In 1960, the waltz "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music was adopted and transformed into a seminal jazz performance by the saxophonist John Coltrane (Coltrane would frequently play the tune until his death)."
That is real dedication. If Coltrane died frequently, how were his audiences affected? Were they killed too, or merely made ill? --- Instead, how about: "The tune subsequently became a regular part of his répertoire." Bog 01:43, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Bobby Lee Rodgers
I have removed this parragraph: "Bobby Lee Rodgers of The Codetalkers, who is a prolific songwriter and master musician and accomplished singer with well over 100 songs in his repertoire, is reported to be Richard Rodgers' direct descendent (Bobby Lee's great aunt claimed direct descent from Richard but this is currently being verified.) http://thecodetalkers.com"
Reasons for removal: Firstly its a puff piece for Bobby Lee Rodgers(whodat?!) and secondly , as the writer himself/herself admits, it is UNVERIFIED!
