Ira Gershwin talks about George Gershwin

Ira Gershwin talks about George Gershwin.

[@federicozimerman8167]

My favorite American composer, unmatched!

[@jazzgirl1920s]

When I was in some music appreciation and music history classes in college the teachers stuck with Mozart, Beethoven. When I mentioned why no Gershwin they dismissed him as a popular music composer and not a serious composer. When I said Rhapsody in Blue was better than anything Beethoven ever composed, I am sure that’s what provoked the professor to give me a grade of D in the class.

[@federicozimerman8167]

@@jazzgirl1920s I would have given you an A!

[@jazzgirl1920s]

@@federicozimerman8167 - Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated.

[@rtrain46]

@@jazzgirl1920s I have a Ph.D. in music. I don't remember Gershwin ever being mentioned in class (although I knew of his work and loved what he did). That said, I don't think I ever brought him up in the classes I taught as a professor (although I didn't teach history or appreciation). I've made up for it since then, in classes I've taught since I retired... His day is coming!

[@p1anosteve]

@@rtrain46 I can recommend the book "Gershwin Remembered" by Edward Jablonski in case you have not read it. Not a biography as such but a well researched collection of the writings and recollections of people who knew him. It also has a collection of Gershwin's own thoughts and opinions on music. He seems to have had a kind of super musical intelligence. I think it was his immense and seemingly natural skill as a pianist that allowed him to express direct from his imagination. Had he not died so early I think he would certainly have developed more as a composer, once he had tired of the grind of writing scores for Hollywood films.

[@ruthhellkamp926]

i am fascinated with their lives....two genius creative brothers.

[@ktkat1949]

Ira adored George. They were extremely close and very loyal to one another. George was the one that encouraged Ira to try being a lyricist. Ira didn't want to cash in on George's fame so he used a nom de plume for his first songs.

[@imonthebox4852]

Yes, Ira used the name, Arthur Francis. By the way "Swanee" had lyrics by Irving Ceasar. Odd this wasnt mentioned ?

[@bigcity233]

Would love to hear the whole program! This is an historically significant audio documentary!!

[@barbaraeffros4804]

Thank you for sharing this. 🎶🌹🎶

[@KuznVinny]

I love George's many themes. But the lyrics of Ira are unsurpassed.

[@earlbrown2709]

Amen.

[@gloriachinea5180]

❤Gracias Padre Celestial ❤❤

[@etrimbleable]

This is great. Thanks for posting this as well.

[@masonarnold2988]

ira was mr.words george was mr.music

[@lelandthomosoniii4743]

America MADE him GREAT *

[@likemyviolin]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Dylonely42]

May he rest in peace.

[@mikekarren5010]

What about sister Francis? And the story that what inspired George was his friend's violin recital being the event that perked his first interest in music? He had one failure - his first attempt at an opera - Blue Monday.

[@kylecrazyford]

Please Upload The Bit By Alfred Newman, I'd Love To Hear Him

[@SCRIABINIST]

SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH

[@RyanDeRama]

Hey where`s the rest of it ? is there a nother Video ? Help please

[@lawsonj39]

I wonder who all these providing the visuals are.

[@BrendainPA]

Does anyone know what program this clip is from?

[@osocool1too]

Poty the clip was cut short...is there a part 2 ?

[@rexlex1736]

What a catastrophe it was to American music when George Gershwin died in 1937. I don't think American music ever recovered. His musical contributions cannot adequately be measured 84 years after his death.

[@RachelBerube-pr1nn]

What's up with all the girly pictures.

[@lelandthomosoniii4743]

Remicks... Quincy, mass City of Pres. Worked ACROSSed The Street*

[@johnwright291]

It probably sounds cold but it kind of seems that his sudden early death was meant to be.

[@busessuck1]

...great - there's a documentary on bbc iplayer about Summertime for you Brits