Who Wrote the Song People
The song "People" was written by Bob Merrill, with lyrics by Bob Merrill and music by Jule Styne. It was created for the original Broadway production of the musical Funny Girl.
About the Musical Funny Girl
Funny Girl premiered on Broadway in 1964, starring Barbra Streisand in her breakthrough role as Fanny Brice. The show was produced by Ray Stark and featured a book by Isobel Lennart.
Release and Early Success
Barbra Streisand introduced "People" during the show's tryout period, and it quickly became one of her signature songs. The original cast recording helped the song reach a wide audience and remain a standard in popular music.
Legacy of the Song
"People" is widely recognized as one of the most famous songs from the American musical theater canon. It has been covered by many artists and is frequently cited in discussions of iconic Broadway show tunes.
