Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Definition and Overview

"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" is a popular song with lyrics by Lorenz Hart and music by Richard Rodgers. It is part of the score of the musical theatre production Pal Joey. The song was introduced by Vivienne Segal in the 1940 Broadway production and also sung by Miss Segal in the 1952 Broadway revival. The song was performed by Carol Bruce in the 1954 London production.

Notable recordings of this song include:

• Helen Forrest vocal with Benny Goodman & his Orchestra
  • Columbia 35944 (matrix: CO-29579-1)
  • Recorded: January 28, 1941

• David Rose & his Orchestra
  • MGM 30120 (matrix: 47 S3 234)
  • Recorded: c. November 1947

• Doris Day with The Mellomen and orchestra conducted by John Rarig
  • Columbia 38698 (matrix: HCO 3765-1N)
  • Recorded: May 13, 1949

• Bill Snyder Orchestra
  • Tower 1473
  • Released c. March 1950

• Mel Tormé & Dave Lambert Singers with orchestra directed by Pete Rugolo
  • Capitol 1000 (matrix: 5719-Y)
  • Recorded: April 3, 1950

• Wally Carr and chorus with Bob Gibson & his Orchestra
  • Pacific 10-0046 (matrix: MX 37046)
  • Recorded: October 1950

• Evelyn Künneke und das Orchester Kurt Edelhagen (German version entitled "Verliebt")
  • ?
  • Recorded c.1952