"If I Loved You" is part of a wonderful musical sequence between the two main characters, Billy & Julie. Both have the chance to sing one of Rodgers most beautiful melodies as they hypothesize about what it would be like "if" they loved each other. Of course as they imagine these events, we see their relationship begin. Amazing !!
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
Carol Channing