Opening number of Harvard Hasty Pudding Theatricals 124, in 1972. The show was hailed at the time for its unprecedented professionalism and the high level of the writing. Set during the Revolutionary War, "The Wrongway Inn" featured book and lyrics by its star, future Broadway and TV writer Barry Harman (5 Tony nominations, 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 4 Drama Desk nominations, multiple Emmy Awards.) The songs were composed by prodigy and teacher Norman Siegel. Sung by Thomas Wells & Co.

The Wrongway Inn

this wonderful song was written for Ethel Merman's voice when Merrick and Jerry Herman hoped to lure her to play Dolly in 1961. She refused and the song went into the trunk. Later in 1970 Ethel became the last of the Broadway Dollys, ushering the show into being the longest running musical ever, at the time. This version done by the fabulous Dolores Gray was in a 1990 London concert version of the show. Enjoy.

The Wrongway Inn

Fred Barton

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