"Hello, Young Lovers" is a popular song. Popular music is music belonging to any of a number of musical styles that are accessible to the general public and are disseminated by one or more of the mass media. ... A song is a relatively short musical composition for the human voice (commonly accompanied by other musical instruments), which features words (lyrics). ...

The music was written by Richard Rodgers, the lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The song was published in 1951. For more on his work with his two partners, see Rodgers and Hart and Rodgers and Hammerstein. ... For work done with Richard Rodgers, see Rodgers and Hammerstein Oscar Hammerstein II (July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was a New-York born writer, producer, and (usually uncredited) director of musicals for almost forty years. ... See also: 1950 in music, other events of 1951, 1952 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Johnnie Ray has his first hit record with Cry. ...

The song was first introduced in the Broadway musical, The King and I. It is sung by Anna, the heroine, when she tells the wives of the King of Siam about her late husband. Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. ... Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theater combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... The King and I is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, with a script based on the book Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. ...

Among versions popular in 1951 were ones by Perry Como and by Guy Lombardo (with vocal by Kenny Martin). Pierino Ronaldo Perry Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the latter half of the 20th century. ... Guy Lombardo, photographed by William P. Gottlieb, 1947 Gaetano Alberto Guy Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian bandleader and violinist. ...

Bobby Darin also sang the piece, although he sped up the tempo so it was a much faster piece.It would also be covered by Frank Sinatra in a much slower tempo on his album September Of My Years. Sinatra redirects here. ... September of My Years is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1965, that is often considered one of his best. ...

During the 1980s, the song was sung live on British television by newsreader Jan Leeming, effectively ending her aspirations to a musical career. The 1980s refers to the years of 1980 to 1989. ... Jan Leeming (born 5 January 1942) is a British TV presenter and newsreader. ...