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Artist: VARIOUS
Title: The Very Best of George Gershwin (2CD)
Label:
Disconforme
Cat No
CDX7714
The forty songs included on this budget 2 CD set more than demonstrate the extent of George Gershwin’s genius: But Not For Me, Embraceable You, Fascinatin’ Rhythm, A Foggy Day, How Long Has This Been Going On?, I Loves You, Porgy, I’ve Got A Crush On You, It Ain't Necessarily So, My Love Is Here To Stay, Love Walked In, The Man I Love, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Oh, Lady Be Good, Rhapsody In Blue, 'S Wonderful, Someone To Watch Over Me, Summertime, etc….
The performers aren’t bad either : Anita O’Day, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Mel Tormé, Dinah Washington, Lee Wiley, Peggy Lee, Morgana King, Jo Stafford, Margaret Whiting, Chris Connor, Lucy Ann Polk, Fred Astaire, Helen Merrill, Carmen McRae, etc….
"The full breadth of Gershwin’s prolific legacy belies his brief but extraordinary life. Although nearly 70 years have passed since his death, George Gershwin is still America’s favourite composer."
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