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"Let's Begin" is a popular song composed in 1933 by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Otto Harbach. [1] It was written for the musical Roberta (1933) where it was introduced by George Murphy. [2] In the 1935 film version, the song was performed by Fred Astaire, Candy Candido and Gene Sheldon, with the band.

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References

  1. Hollywood Movie Musicals - Page 164 1411697626 John Howard Reid - 2006 "Let's Begin" (music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach) sung by Fred Astaire and Candy Candido; danced by Astaire, Candido and Gene Sheldon
  2. "Internet Broadway Database". ibdb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  3. "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  4. "www.discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.