Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 December 30, 1979) was an American composer of the music for more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music down to the present day, and have an enduring broad appeal.
Rodgers is one of only two persons to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony Award, and a Pulitzer Prize (Marvin Hamlisch is the other).
"Have You Met Miss Jones?" is a popular song that was written for the musical comedy, I'd Rather Be Right. The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was published in 1937.[1]
It was later recorded for the soundtrack of the film Bridget Jones's Diary by Robbie Williams. The song is included in Williams's album, Swing When You're Winning.[2]
A version of "Have You Met Miss Jones" was recorded by Frank Sinatra. It was also covered by Scatman John.
The song's bridge moves harmonically around a cycle of major thirds, and may have served as an.