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Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. With George, he wrote more than a dozen Broadway shows, featuring songs such as "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He was also responsible, along with DuBose Heyward, for the libretto to George's opera Porgy and Bess.

The success the Gershwin brothers had with their collaborative works has often overshadowed the creative role that Ira played. His mastery of songwriting continued after George's early death in 1937. Ira wrote additional hit songs with composers Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harry Warren and Harold Arlen. His critically acclaimed 1959 book Lyrics on Several Occasions, an amalgam of autobiography and annotated anthology, is an important source for studying the art of the lyricist in the golden age of American popular song.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 6, 1896 (Manhattan), Died August 17, 1983 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 284 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D6VB-2167 10-in. 9/30/1946 The man I love Tex Beneke ; Glenn Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D6VB-2950 10-in. 9/30/1946 For you, for me, for everyone Larry Green Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D6VB-3116 10-in. 10/19/1946 There's no holding me Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Clyde Rogers Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor PD6VB-3254 10-in. 10/29/1946 Someone to watch over me Jimmy Carroll ; Dudley King Orchestra ; Frances Greer Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra lyricist  
Victor D7VB-0007 10-in. 1/2/1947 The man I love Billy Moore Orchestra ; Billy Moore ; Leslie Scott Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1801 10-in. 10/20/1947 But not for me Andre Previn Piano solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums lyricist  
Victor D9VB-0538 10-in. 2/2/1949 My one and only Highland fling Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Merv Griffin ; Martin Men Male vocal solo, with male vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor BRC-Test-1129 10-in. 4/13/1932 Dinah Billy Banks Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Columbia 79871 10-in. 5/28/1921 Oh me! Oh my! Frank Crumit ; Paul Biese Trio Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W140549 10-in. 4/23/1925 Three times a day Alexander Gray Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W140550 10-in. 4/23/1925 Tell me more! Alexander Gray Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Columbia W141585 10-in. 2/1/1926 Sweet and low-down Singing Sophomores Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W142915 10-in. 11/5/1926 Clap yo' hands The Crooners ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble lyricist  
Columbia 143152 10-in. 11/27/1926 Clap yo' hands Irving Kaufman ; Lou Gold Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 143153 10-in. 11/27/1926 Do-do-do Irving Kaufman ; Lou Gold Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W143160 10-in. 11/30/1926 Clap yo' hands Singing Sophomores Male vocal quartet, with piano lyricist  
Columbia W145262 10-in. 11/30/1927 'S wonderful Ipana Troubadours ; Scrappy Lambert ; Sam Lanin Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W145271 10-in. 12/5/1927 My one and only Clicquot Club Eskimos ; Harry Reser ; Tom Stacks Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W145295 10-in. 12/10/1927 The man I love Vaughn De Leath ; Fred Rich Hotel Astor Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 145471 10-in. 1/4/1928 'S wonderful Victor Irwin and his Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet lyricist  
Columbia W145575 10-in. 1/28/1928 Oh gee! Oh joy! Ben Selvin and his Orchestra ; Lewis James Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W145576 10-in. 1/28/1928 Say so! Ben Selvin and his Orchestra ; Lewis James Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia 145720 10-in. 3/3/1928 Oh gee! Oh joy! Pelham Heath Inn Orchestra ; Lou Raderman Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Columbia W145804 10-in. 3/19/1928 The man I love Milton Charles ; Hirth Mack Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo and drums lyricist  
Columbia 145967 10-in. 4/5/1928 The man I love Virginia Lee Female vocal solo, with instrumental quintet lyricist  
(Results 151-175 of 284 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gershwin, Ira," accessed October 9, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102148.

Gershwin, Ira. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102148.

"Gershwin, Ira." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102148

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