Apart from Sally Bowles, Jean Ross also inspired which jazz standard?
These Foolish Things
Autumn Leaves
Blue Moon
Summertime
Answer
These Foolish Things is a jazz standard composed by Eric Maschwitz and Jack Strachey. The song was first performed by Jean Ross, who inspired the character of Sally Bowles in Cabaret. The song is about the regrets of a love affair that has ended.
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