The indication “burlesque strip style” was actually written on the music right around 4:00. Both Ramin and Ginzler cut their teeth writing swing arrangements; lead trumpet in the original Gypsy pit was Dick Perry, late of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Solo trumpet Mike Lovatt here lays it down fine. Some people obviously know something about burlycue. Composer Jule Styne was pleased with this overture’s orchestration.
Above the man of my desire: The entire audio recording of The Broadway Sound…plus at 4:00 of this clip on YT of the Overture John shimmies like a brazen hussy. That was the moment I fell in love with you, John mi vida. That lovely luscious moment when I stumbled onto that clip of you at the Royal Albert and got your number…
"I'll Be Dead Before You Break My Heart" 
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