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Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

From the Musical Damn Yankees

Music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross / arr. Sally K. Albrecht

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Gwen Verdon made this sassy, saucy number a hit when Damn Yankees played on Broadway in 1955. Enjoy the "girls vs. guys" mixed arrangement, or let your ladies steal the show with the SSA version. Featured on Lift Me Up! choral movement DVD (00-38171).

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081426112
SKU: 00-38139

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About the Composer: Richard Adler

Richard Adler and Jerry Ross collaborated on the score for Damn Yankees, the 1955 Broadway musical that became a cultural touchstone. Adler brought sharp melodic instincts and a gift for writing music that served the theatrical moment while remaining singable and memorable. His work with Ross shaped the sound of mid-century musical theater, and "Whatever Lola Wants" stands as one of their most durable creations.

Adler's ability to write for ensemble contexts made him valuable to music educators long after his Broadway success. The accessibility and theatrical vitality of his songs have kept them alive in choral and educational settings for over 70 years.

Why we love this

Sally K. Albrecht's arrangement capitalizes on the song's built-in dramatic tension by offering both mixed and SSA voicings, giving you genuine flexibility in how you present it. The piece works equally well as a competitive showcase for your female singers or as a full ensemble number with real theatrical punch, and the recorded accompaniment means you can nail the style and tempos without wrestling an orchestration.

What to expect

Confident, flirtatious, and propulsive. The song swaggers with Broadway confidence; it's a number built for singers who enjoy performing with attitude and humor. The rhythm drives forward, the melody lands in earthy, accessible ranges, and the entire piece radiates fun.

Who it's for

Directors who want a showstopper that works for mixed or treble-only groups and need something with genuine personality and theatrical flair. High school and community choirs seeking material that engages singers in character work and ensemble interplay.

How to get the most out of it

  • Commit fully to the sass. This song lives in attitude and personality; singers who play it straight will flatten the humor and charm out of it.
  • Balance the back-and-forth between voices carefully. The "girls vs. guys" dynamic needs clear vocal separation so the witty lyrical exchanges land with an audience.
  • Watch the recorded accompaniment's tempo and lock your ensemble to it early in rehearsal. The groove matters as much as the pitch.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully in a show-tunes set or a program built around vintage Broadway material. It also works as a palate cleanser in a longer concert; its rhythmic energy and comedic lift can break tension before moving into more serious repertoire. The theatrical staging possibilities make it ideal for a concert that emphasizes performance and entertainment value.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop-influenced material
  • Character and attitude in sung delivery
  • Ensemble balance and clear diction in rapid, witty text exchanges
  • Following a recorded accompaniment with confidence and musicality

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