Joe Williams - Have You Met Miss Jones Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics and music for 'Have You Met Miss Jones?'

   The lyrics for 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' were written by Lorenz Hart, and the music was composed by Richard Rodgers.

2. In what year was 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' published?

   'Have You Met Miss Jones?' was published in the year 1937 as part of the musical comedy 'I'd Rather Be Right.'

3. Which characters performed 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' in the original musical?

   In the musical 'I'd Rather Be Right,' the song 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' was performed by the characters Peggy Jones and Phil Barker.

4. Who performed 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' in the 1955 movie 'Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?'

   In the 1955 movie 'Gentlemen Marry Brunettes,' the song was sung by Rudy Vallee, Jane Russell, Jeanne Crain (dubbed by Anita Ellis), Scott Brady (dubbed by Robert Farnon), and Alan Young, with dance performances by Jane Russell and Jeanne Crain.

5. Who performed the version of 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' that features on Lyreka's lyrics page?

   The version of 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' featured on Lyreka's lyrics page is performed by Joe Williams.

6. How did the bridge of 'Have You Met Miss Jones?' inspire John Coltrane?

   The song's bridge features key shifts by major thirds, which may have inspired jazz musician John Coltrane's development of the 'Coltrane changes'—a sophisticated harmonic progression used in his compositions.