COLE PORTER ComposerSinger Birth n Porter n His

+ COLE PORTER Composer/Singer

+ Birth n Porter n His was born on June 9, 1891, in Peru, Indiana mother change his birth year to 1893 to make him seem more intelligent at a young age.

+ Childhood n He grew up wealthy. (Grandson of J. O. Cole, the richest man in Indiana) n He learned the violin at age 6. n He learned the piano at age 8. n He wrote his first operetta at age 10. .

+ Impacts on His Life n Porter’s mom died in 1952. n His wife Linda died in 1954. n His leg was amputated in 1958. n In his late years he turned to alcohol and sank into a deep depression. n He died on October 15, 1964, in Santa Monica, CA.

+ His Introduction to Theater n He first had an interest in theater when he joined the glee club as a freshman at Yale university, where he later became Glee club president as a senior. n His musical talent as a child also pushed him in theatrical direction. n In 20’s wrote controversial songs about relationships and sexual innuendoes. http: //www. npr. org/2012/08/30/160319897/cole-porterscores-an-interracial-couples-highs-and-lows

+"Cole Porter was the sexiest songwriter. And his songs are infused with this sexual passion and longing that no other great songwriter captured, which is one reason he's very close to my heart. It's like having a new love affair all over again to sing a Cole Porter song. ” Singer Susannah Mc. Corkle

+ “Night and Day” n Night and day, you are the one Only you 'neath the moon or under the sun Whether near to me or far It's no matter, darling, where you are I think of you day and night Night and day, why is it so That this longin' for you follows wherever I go ? In the roarin' traffic's boom In the silence of my lonely room I think of you day and night Night and day, under the hide of me There's an oh, such a hungry yearnin' burnin' inside of me And its torment won't be through Till you let me spend my life makin' love to you Day and night, night and day http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=PEM_63_P 0 CY

+ Night and Day [the movie] n In 1945, he lent his permission to the movie Night and Day, allegedly about the life of Cole Porter which had very little relationship to the his actual. The movie purposely left out important parts of life, like his overly pampered and controlled youth, his gay life, his sexless marriage of convenience, his 'business' marriage, and furthered the fantastic tall tales that Cole spread about himself. For instance, although he had never served in the French Army, the movie faithfully "showed" his exploits and his fake war injuries. Cole reportedly enjoyed the movie's wildly fictional account, and he had the privilege of seeing movie superstar Cary Grant play a well-hyped heroic (and straight) version of himself

+ Claims to Fame/ Productions n Musicals: Anything Goes Silk Stockings Can-Can Paris (His first major hit)

+ Claims to Fame (Part II) n Movies: Born to Dance Rosalie High Society Les Girls

+ Claims to Fame Songs n Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love (1928) n I’ve got you under my skin (1936) n Love For Sale (1930) n I get a kick out of you (1940) n Night and Day (1932) n I love Paris (1940) n You’re The Top (1934) n Don’t Fence Me In (1934) n I Concentrate On You (1935) n Begin The Beguine (1935) n It’s De-Lovely (1936)

+ Impact on the World of Theatre n Porter introduced new styles of composing and lyrics to theatre world through his life experiences. n During the Great Depression he kept Broadway booming.

+ Who influenced him? n His mother is who most people say was his biggest influence. n She pushed him into music at such a young age and helped him write his first operetta.

+ Education / Training n Yale, Harvard, Harvard Law, Worcester Academy n Became a part of the Yale Whiffenpoofs, which gave him more musical training n Schola music. Cantorum de Paris – Classically trained in

+ Awards n Tony award for best musical: Kiss Me Kate n Tony award for best composer and lyricist for Kiss Me Kate

+ Interesting Facts n He was dorm mates with the future U. S. secretary of state, Dean Acheson n Hosted n He elaborate parties in Paris and Venice was a cheerleader at Yale

+ Work Cited n IMDB: Cole Porter n Pictures: njcattlecall. wordpress. com; www. concordplayers. org n NPR