George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, whose works include "Rhapsody in Blue" (1924) and the song "Summertime" (1935), was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
"Rhapsody in Blue" (George Gershwin) (1945, from the biographical film 'Rhapsody in Blue')
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAuTouBhN5k
George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, whose works include "Rhapsody in Blue" (1924) and the song "Summertime" (1935), was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
"I Got Rhythm" (music: George Gershwin, lyrics (not in this performance): Ira Gershwin) (1931 August 5, Manhattan Theatre, New York / 3 camera views)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQdeTbUDCiw
George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
"George Gershwin talks about his music and plays "Fascinating Rhythm" and "Liza" (Radio Show, 1930s)"
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George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
Wikipedia: "Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition written by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects." It premiered on Feb. 12, 1924 in NYC.
"Rhapsody in Blue" (George Gershwin) (Original 1927 Recording: Nat Shilkret, Paul Whiteman, Ferde Grofé, George Gershwin)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrafY5ILDBo
George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
Janis Joplin - "Summertime" (music: George Gershwin, lyrics: DuBose Heyward, Ira Gershwin) (1969, Live, Frankfurt, Germany)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvfJUVDNK9c
George Gershwin, American composer and pianist, was born on Sep. 26, 1898 (d. 1937). #GeorgeGershwin
Willie Nelson - "Summertime" (music: George Gershwin, lyrics: DuBose Heyward, Ira Gershwin) (2016)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5xafQXg1yI