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. The music was written by Richard Rodgers, the lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was published in 1942 and introduced in the

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, ''

By Jupiter ''By Jupiter'' is a musical with a book by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers, music by Rodgers, and lyrics by Hart. The musical is based on the play ''The Warrior's Husband'' by Julian F. Thompson, set in the land of the Amazons. ''By Jupiter'' prem ...

'' (1942) where it was performed by Ronald Graham. Since then, the song has been recorded by many artists.

Selected recordings

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- included on his album ''That Towering Feeling!'' (1956). *

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recorded it on her 1956 Verve release: ''

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''; her version was remixed by

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in 2002. *

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- ''

'' (1957). Her first recording for

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. * Frank Sinatra - included the song on the CD reissue of his album '' Close to You'' (1957). His version was originally recorded on April 4, 1956. * Doris Day - '' Duet'' with André Previn (1962) *

Johnny Hartman John Maurice Hartman (July 3, 1923 – September 15, 1983) was an American jazz singer who specialized in ballads. He sang and recorded with Earl Hines' and Dizzy Gillespie's big bands and with Erroll Garner. Hartman is best remembered for his ...

- on ''

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'' (1985) *

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- the song was featured in

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TV special: Movin' with Nancy, starring Nancy Sinatra, released to home video in 2000. * John Abercrombie Quartet - ''Wait till you see her'', ECM 2102 *

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- ''Close Your Eyes'' Album, Blue Note 1995

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Songs with music by Richard Rodgers Songs with lyrics by Lorenz Hart 1942 songs Nancy Sinatra songs 1940s jazz standards Songs from Rodgers and Hart musicals {{1940s-song-stub