A Trip to the Library is from the 1963 musical She Loves Me by Bock and Harnick. It is an absolutely charming jewel box of a musical and it's initial run did not last long up against likes of Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly! I was listening to a podcast this morning and they played the original version sung by Barbara Baxley. I will admit that I did not care for her version. I just don't believe she had the vocal chops for the song. She may have been a wonderful comedian and could make it work for her on stage but that does not come across that recording. Anyway, it's been stuck in my head all day and this is my favorite version from the 1993 revival sung by Sally Mayes. Enjoy!
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