Carol Hall

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Carol Hall is an American composer and lyricist, born in Abilene, Texas.

Hall is best known for composing the music and lyrics for the Broadway stage musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978, adapted as a film in 1982). Her other major works include the unsuccessful Broadway sequel thereto, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public (1994), as well as the stage play To Whom It May Concern (1986?).[1]

Besides songwriting, Hall's background includes singing in clubs and similar venues, as attested by Larry L. King, her collaborator for both of the Whorehouse plays. A noticeable result of this aspect of her career was the release of a solo album on Elektra Records in March 1972 entitled Beads and Feathers (Elektra EKS 75018).[2]

Carol Hall appeared also on the album Free to Be… You and Me (1972) and the like-named television special from 1974, having written the songs "Parents Are People," "It's All Right To Cry," and "Glad To Have A Friend Like You."

For the 1977 duet album of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, entitled Together Again, Hall co-wrote the number "The Two Lonely People."

For Sesame Street, Hall along with Sam Pottle co-wrote the song "A Very Simple Dance" (1974).

More recently, Hall recorded the final (extra) track on the 2001 revival recording of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, highlighting the newly added song "A Friend to Me," written for Ann-Margret to use in the show. She is also the composer and lyricist for Theatreworks/USA's production of Max & Ruby

[edit] Discography

Beads & Feathers (1972) Elektra Records EKS 75018
Songs:

1. Carnival Man
2. Hello My Old Friend
3. I Never Thought Anything This Good Could Happen to Me
4. Nana
5. Uncle Malcolm
6. Sunday Lady
7. Sandy
8. Hard Times Lovin
9. My House
10. Charlie's Waiting for the Snow
11. Thank You Babe

If I Be Your Lady (1970 or 1971) Elektra Records EKS 74078

Side 1:
1. If I Be Your Lady
2. Why Be Lonely
3. Baby, If We Had Time
4. Who Will Dance With The Blind Dancing Bear?
5. It's Been A Long Time Comin'
6. Miss McKinley
7. Let Me Be Lucky This Time
Side 2:
1. The Crooked Clock
2. Goodbye Jasper
3. The Ceiling Song
4. Crazy Miranda
5. Jenny Rebecca
6. Ain't Love Easy

Awards
Preceded by Martin Charnin for Annie	Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics 1977-1978 for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas	Succeeded by Stephen Sondheim for Sweeney Todd
Preceded by Cy Coleman for I Love My Wife	Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music 1977-1978 for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas	Succeeded by Stephen Sondheim for Sweeney Todd

[edit] References

Carol Hall at the Internet Movie Database
King, Larry L. The Whorehouse Papers. New York: Viking Press, 1982. ISBN 0-670-15919-0
Elektra Discography Web Site: [3]
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: New cast recording. Audio CD. Fynsworth Alley/Varèse Sarabande, 2001. 302 062 117 2.