The Great Songs of George Gershwin

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Label: Columbia/Legacy
Additional:
This compilation gives an overview of Gerschwin compositions, performed by a wide range of artists during a three decade long period of time.
While possibly interesting for casual listeners, completists and serious jazz fans will probably simply pass their way...

Tracklist

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1They All Laughed
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-03-18)
vocals:
Fred Astaire (on 1937-03-18)
orchestra:
Johnny Green and His Orchestra (on 1937-03-18)
recording of:
They All Laughed (from “Shall We Dance”) (on 1937-03-18)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
Shall We Dance (1937 film soundtrack)
Fred Astaire2:49
2Summertime
recording of:
Summertime (American songbook standard from 1935 opera Porgy and Bess)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1934), Dorothy Heyward (in 1934) and DuBose Heyward (in 1934)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1934)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Publishing, George Gershwin Music, New Dawn Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell, Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV, Warner/Chappell North America Limited, Ira Gershwin Music (in 1935), WB Music Corp. (from 1935 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
version of:
Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Summertime” (Clara)
Billie Holiday2:57
3The Man I Love
recording of:
The Man I Love
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1924)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1924)
publisher:
New World Company, New World Music Corp., Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV, WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Lady, Be Good (full musical)
part of:
New York, New York (1977 musical film soundtrack)
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra3:54
4Embraceable You
recording of:
Embraceable You
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1928)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1928)
publisher:
Ira Gershwin Music, New World Music, New World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd., WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2024-01-01)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Teddy Wilson3:17
5They Can’t Take That Away From Me
recording of:
They Can’t Take That Away From Me (from “Shall We Dance”)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music, Chappell Music Ltd., Ira Gershwin Music, Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV, Warner/Chappell North America Limited, WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28) and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
The 10th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Shall We Dance (1937 film soundtrack)
Mildred Bailey3:09
6Somebody Loves Me
recording of:
Somebody Loves Me
lyricist:
Buddy DeSylva and Ballard MacDonald
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. and Stephen Ballentine Music Publishing Co.
part of:
Broadway Rhythm (film)
Woody Herman & His Orchestra3:16
7I’ve Got a Crush on You
recording of:
I’ve Got a Crush on You
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1928)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1928)
publisher:
New World Music Corp. (ended), Warner Bros. Music Corp. (ended), WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2024-01-01)
part of:
Treasure Girl (1928 musical)
Lee Wiley & Bobby Hackett3:26
8Someone to Watch Over Me
recording of:
Someone to Watch Over Me (Oh, Kay!)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1926)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1926)
publisher:
Warner Bros., Inc., WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28), Harms, Inc. (in 1926) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2022-01-01)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Oh, Kay! (1926 musical)
Dorothy Kirsten3:08
9I Got Rhythm
recording of:
I Got Rhythm
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1930)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV and New World Music Co. (in 1930)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Mary Martin2:37
10Mine
recording of:
Mine
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin
composer:
George Gershwin
publisher:
New World Music Corp. (in 1933)
part of:
Let 'em Eat Cake: Act II
Jo Stafford2:32
11But Not for Me
recording of:
But Not for Me
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1930)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1930)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28), New World Music Co. (in 1930) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Doris Day2:39
12Love Walked In
recording of:
Love Walked In
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1938)
part of:
The Goldwyn Follies
Johnny Mathis2:38
13It Ain’t Necessarily So
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-12-19)
producer:
Didier C. Deutsch and Tom Ruff
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1960-12-19)
conductor:
Robert Mersey (on 1960-12-19)
arranger:
Robert Mersey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1961)
cover recording of:
It Ain’t Necessarily So (jazz standard originally from Porgy and Bess; catch-all for unspecified pop and jazz arrangements) (on 1960-12-19)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin, Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward
composer:
George Gershwin
publisher:
Chappell Music (ASCAP), Gershwin Publishing Corp, Warner Chappell Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and Warner/Chappell North America Limited
was commissioned by:
Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1935)
version of:
Porgy and Bess: Act II, Scene II. “It ain’t necessarily so” (Sportin’ Life)
Aretha Franklin3:09
14A Foggy Day
recording of:
A Foggy Day (in London Town)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Gershwin Publishing Corp, Warner Chappell North America Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
A Damsel in Distress (1937 film score)
George Benson2:37
15Isn’t It a Pity?
recording of:
Isn’t It a Pity?
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1933)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1933)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28), New World Music Co. (in 1932) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
Pardon My English
Mel Tormé3:11
16Our Love Is Here to Stay
recording of:
Love Is Here to Stay
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin
composer:
George Gershwin
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Frankie G. Songs, George Gershwin Music, Ira Gershwin Music, Nokawi Music, Warner Bros. Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd., WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28), Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1938) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
Chappell Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
The Goldwyn Follies
Andy Williams2:46
17Swanee
recording of:
Swanee
lyricist:
Irving Caesar (in 1919)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1919)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. and T. B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter, Inc. (on 1919-10-31)
Judy Garland1:57
18Fascinatin’ Rhythm
cover recording of:
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1924)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (renewed) and Harms, Inc. (in 1924)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
Lady, Be Good (full musical)
Tony Bennett1:26