His family emigrated to America in 1913 to Chicago, Illinois. He studied piano and composition at the Chicago College of Music, and began playing with the Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis Symphonies at 12, but his small hands and a childhood injury precluded a career in playing. He began playing in bands, and as the pit piano player for stage shows and burlesque house at 13 (without his parents' knowledge). To impress a girl, at age 21 he wrote his first song, SUNDAY, which became a smash hit with 500,000 copies of sheet music sold.
IN 1932 he changed his name (to avoid confusion with Dr. Julius Stein, who headed the Music Corporation of America) to Jule Styne and formed his own dance band, "Jule Stein and His Society Orchestra. In the mid 30s he moved to New York City to play in bands and work as a vocal coach. He began writing music and collaborating with lyricists such as Sammy Cahn, Frank Loesser, the writing team of Adolph Green and Betty Comden, and Stephen Sondheim for shows such as Bells Are Ringing, The Pajama Game, and Gypsy.
He died September 20, 1994, in New York City.
People
Jule Styne Lyrics
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Are the luckiest people in the world
We'¢re children needing other children
And yet letting our grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children
They'¢re the luckiest people in the world
With one person, one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half, now you'¢re whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People, people who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People, people who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
People, people who need people
The song "People" by Jule Styne is a powerful ode to the importance of human connection and the happiness it can bring. The opening lines, "People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world," emphasize the idea that we are not meant to be alone, and that it is our connections to others that truly bring us joy. The second stanza underscores this point, as it describes our natural need for others, despite our attempts to hide it behind pride and adult behavior.
The song then shifts in tone, highlighting the unique and special connection that exists between lovers. The lines "Lovers are very special people, they're the luckiest people in the world" emphasize the way that love can transform our lives and make us feel whole. The rest of the stanza describes how a deep connection with one person can satiate our deepest desires and needs.
The song ends on a note of hope, with a call to embrace our need for others in order to fully connect with the world around us. "People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world" is repeated several times, emphasizing the importance of this message.
Overall, "People" is a beautiful reminder of the power of human connection and the joy it can bring into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
People, people who need people
People who rely on and connect with others are the most fortunate individuals
Are the luckiest people in the world
They are fortunate and blessed to have people to support and care for them
We're children needing other children
Despite being adults, we still long for companionship and support like we did when we were young
And yet letting our grown-up pride
Although we need others, we often let our ego and independence hold us back from seeking help or support from others
Hide all the need inside
Our desire for connection and assistance is hidden and unexpressed, preventing others from helping us
Acting more like children than children
Our behavior is sometimes immature, even though we are adults, because of our struggle to ask for help and connect with others
Lovers are very special people
Couples in love are unique individuals
They're the luckiest people in the world
Their love and connection with one another make them very fortunate
With one person, one very special person
Being in a deep, meaningful relationship with one unique individual
A feeling deep in your soul
A feeling that comes from a place deep within oneself
Says you were half, now you're whole
Being with this person makes you feel complete and fulfilled
No more hunger and thirst
You no longer feel an emotional longing or emptiness
But first be a person who needs people
Before you can fully appreciate your love and connection with others, you must first recognize your need for them
No more hunger and thirst
Once you have recognized and embraced your need for others, you will no longer feel an emptiness or longing
But first be a person who needs people
Acknowledging and accepting your need for others is a prerequisite for finding fulfillment and happiness in your relationships
People, people who need people
The song emphasizes the importance of human connection and relationship for meaningful and fulfilling life
Are the luckiest people in the world
People who embrace their need for others and cherish their relationships are truly lucky and blessed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN
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Good phrasing!! I’m actually gonna perform this at my recital/jury this semester!