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Plus, composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Beguelin custom designed it to fit around Leavels own voice.
It was a gift, Leavel said.
Who doesnt love a song thats written for you?
So the idea of her singing a song about someone improving or trying to be better came up.
For The Ladys Improving, they decided to reference mid- to late-70s musical theater.
We did the math,When would Dee Dee be, I dont know, 20 or 21?
The key ingredient, of course, is Leavels own instrument.
I was a rehearsal pianist for her for the42nd Streetrevival, Sklar said.
So I know that her money note is an amazing C natural.
I love it when they start screaming at the end, Leavel said.
You lean in and, its like, Here you go, thank you.
