| Edition |
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
| Description |
351 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm + 1 audio disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
1.4 m/s |
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stereo |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Compact disc includes 12 songs by George and Ira Gershwin, and additional commentary by Michael Feinstein. |
| Contents |
George and Ira : the music and the words -- The musical theater -- Ira and me -- Michael and George -- Music and society -- "One plus one equals three" : love songs and how to write them -- Performing and interpreting the song -- Why some songs survive and others don't -- The top of the mountain? : Porgy and Bess -- Hollywood and the end -- George Gershwin's musical reputation -- What might have been. |
| Summary |
Presents an illustrated tribute to the lives and legacies of the Gershwins that is presented through the stories of twelve of their most enduring songs including "Strike Up the Band" and "Love Is Here to Stay." |
| Subject |
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
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Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. |
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Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
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Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. |
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Feinstein, Michael.
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Feinstein, Michael. |
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Popular music -- Writing and publishing -- United States.
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Popular music -- Writing and publishing. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Jackman, Ian.
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| ISBN |
9781451645309 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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1451645309 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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9781451645316 (tp) (alkaline paper) |
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1451645317 (tp) (alkaline paper) |
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9781451645330 (e) (alkaline paper) |
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1451645333 (e) (alkaline paper) |
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9781451645323 (special edition) (alkaline paper) |
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1451645325 (special edition) (alkaline paper) |
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9781451696530 (library) |
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1451696531 (library) |
| Standard No. |
40021454296 |
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