Popular Performer: Gershwin
The Songs of George & Ira Gershwin
By George & Ira Gershwin / arr. Melody Bober
Piano Book
Level: Early Advanced
Item: 00-31802
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Description
George Gershwin and his older brother Ira wrote the music for more than 12 Broadway shows and four films. This volume revisits the best of these songs, which have become favorites of singers, instrumentalists and audiences. Their unforgettable melodies, exciting rhythms, and clever lyrics are captured in these early advanced arrangements by Melody Bober. These piano solos are perfect for lessons, recitals, or social gatherings. Titles: Embraceable You * Fascinating Rhythm * I Got Rhythm * I've Got a Crush on You * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Love Is Here to Stay * The Man I Love * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Someone to Watch Over Me * Summertime * They Can't Take That Away from Me.
Contents
| Title | Composer |
| Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (from "Shall We Dance") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Love Is Here to Stay (from "Goldwyn Follies") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Nice Work If You Can Get It (from "Damsel in Distress") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist); Dubose Heyward (composer); Dorothy Heyward (composer) |
| They Can't Take That Away from Me (from "Shall We Dance") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Embraceable You (from "Girl Crazy") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| I Got Rhythm | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| I've Got a Crush on You (from "Strike Up the Band!") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Fascinating Rhythm | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| The Man I Love (from "Strike Up the Band") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
| Someone to Watch Over Me (from "Oh, Kay!") | George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) |
Additional Information
| Series: | Popular Performer Series |
| Composed by: | George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin |
| Arranged by: | Melody Bober |
| Instrument: | Piano |
| Format: | Book |
| Page Count: | 56 |
| Item Number: | 00-31802 |
| ISBN 10: | 0-7390-5681-6 |
| ISBN 13: | 978-0-7390-5681-3 |
| UPC: | 038081341934 |
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