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Selections from Grease
Jim Jacobs, arranged by Ted Ricketts
Selections from Grease, the hit 1971 Broadway musical that helped immortalize the rock 'n' roll sounds of the '50s. This energy-packed medley includes “We Go Together,” “Summer Nights,” “Born to Hand Jive,” ”Beauty School Dropout” and “Greased Lightning.”
Jim Jacobs (b.1942), is an actor, composer, lyricist, and writer. Long associated with the Chicago theater scene he is best known for creating the book, storyline, characters, and lyrics for Grease.