Fred Astaire - I Won't Dance Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who composed the music for 'I Won't Dance'?

   The music for 'I Won't Dance' was composed by Jerome Kern. The song has become a popular jazz standard over the years.

2. Who performed 'I Won't Dance' in the 1935 film Roberta?

   Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performed 'I Won't Dance' in the 1935 film Roberta. Astaire sang the song, performed a solo dance, and later reprised it with Rogers.

3. What are the origins of the lyrics for 'I Won't Dance'?

   The song features two lyrical versions. The original lyrics were by Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach in 1934. Dorothy Fields, with some credit to Jimmy McHugh, rewrote the lyrics in 1935 to make them more playful and suggestive for the film Roberta.

4. Has 'I Won't Dance' appeared in any other films?

   Yes, 'I Won't Dance' has been featured in various films and television performances, including a scene in the Frank Sinatra movie What Women Want and in the 2000 film Love's Labour's Lost.

5. What role did Fred Astaire play in popularizing 'I Won't Dance'?

   Fred Astaire played a crucial role in popularizing 'I Won't Dance.' His performance in the 1935 film Roberta helped propel the song to become a jazz standard, ensuring its inclusion in future stage revivals and recordings of the musical.

6. Did Astaire perform 'I Won't Dance' in any TV shows?

   Yes, 'I Won't Dance' was performed on The Muppet Show, where Miss Piggy asked Kermit the Frog to dance, adding to its cultural ubiquity.