Ira Gershwin, public domain I have a lifelong special passion for the lyrics of the popular song. I enjoy reading a lyric on the printed page, seeing it as poetry. I even had a peculiar argument with a stranger who insisted that song lyrics are not an equal to poetry (this was … [Read more...]
I Like A Gershwin Tune; How About You?
Photo from WRTI via YouTube I like New York in June, how about you?I like a Gershwin tune,how about you?I love a firesidewhen a storm is due.I like potato chips,moonlight and motor trips,how about you? How About You? (1941), music by Burton Lane / lyrics by Ralph Freed, … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Lyricist, Ira Gershwin
December 6, 1896 – Ira Gershwin: A Song Without A Lyric Is Like H2 Without The 0 I have a lifelong passion for the lyrics of the popular song and of film and theatre music. I enjoy reading a lyric on the printed page, seeing it as poetry. I even had a peculiar argument on a … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Composer, George Gershwin
September 26, 1898– George Gershwin He would have celebrated his 118th birthday today. I can only imagine the musical riches that Brooklyn’s own Gershwin would have produced if had not checked out when he was just 38 years old. In his short lifetime Gershwin produced a huge … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Musician, Michael Feinstein
September 7, 1956- Michael Feinstein: “My career has been constant and that’s been a great gift because when I look at who was starting at the same time, a lot of them are not around anymore. I’m lucky I’m still doing what I love and I have new faces in my audience all the time. … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Ethel Merman
January 16, 1908- Ethel Merman In the past year, there was a series of memes about putting a woman on the $20 bill & who that woman might be. Some moderator even asked the Republican Presidential hopefuls for their choices. For me there was only one choice … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Composer, Vincent Youmans
September 27, 1898- Gifted Human, Vincent Youmans One of my personal favorites from my much in demand self-created playlists is Stephen’s Happiness Mix. It has proved popular in my … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Composer, George Gershwin
September 26, 1898- George Gershwin would have celebrated his 117th birthday today. I can only imagine the musical riches that Brooklyn's own Gershwin would have produced if had not died at just … [Read more...]
