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Cole Porter’s final score

by Leon Della Bosca 8 June 2015, 12:00 am

Celebrated musician and songwriter Cole Porter was born on this day in 1891. Best known for his Broadway hits and songs of the silver screen, Porter wrote his first opera at 10 years of age – with a little help from his mum. There may be no record of Cole Porter’s first opus, but we’ve found a nostalgic video of his final score.

What’s your favourite Cole Porter ditty?

Written by Leon Della Bosca

Publisher of YourLifeChoices – Australia's most-trusted and longest-running retirement website. A trusted voice on Australia's retirement landscape, including retirement income and planning, government entitlements, lifestyle and news and information relevant to Australians over 50. Leon has worked in publishing for more than 25 years and is also a travel writer and editor, graphic designer and photographer.