Song Name: Reviewing the Situation

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Source: Oliver!

Author and Composer: Lionel Bart

Time Period​: Transitional Age (1960s-80s)

Genre: Showtune, Comedic, Jewish sound

Song Tempo: Character, Uptempo

Popularity: 5-Well Known

Special Talent: Comedic, Character Voices, Accent 

Character: Fagin

Gender: Male

Age of Role: 40s-50s, 60+

Vocal Type: Baritone

Character Type: Character, Rebel, Lovable Con

Role Size: Lead, Supporting

Dance: Moderate, Heavy

Played By: Clive Revill, Ron Moody, Jonathan Pryce, Rowan Atkinson, Brian Conley, Neil Morissey 

Song Description and Context: Left alone, Fagin wonders what his life might be like if he left London and began an honest life. however, after thinking of various excuses, he elects to remain a thief.