Description

Gershwin composed these 18 song transcriptions between 1919 and 1931, showcasing his distinctive style. He frequently performed these pieces at various private gatherings, often infusing them with numerous variations. The transcriptions were inspired by his spontaneous renditions of the songs, which highlight his unique approach to music. The titles of these remarkable works include Clap Yo' Hands, Do-Do-Do, Do It Again, Fascinating Rhythm, I Got Rhythm, I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise, Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away), The Man I Love, My One and Only, Nobody But You, Oh, Lady Be Good, Somebody Loves Me, Strike Up the Band, Swanee, Sweet and Low Down, 'S Wonderful, That Certain Feeling, and Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me).

Songs / Content

• 'S Wonderful (from "Funny Face")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Clap Yo' Hands (from "Oh, Kay!")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Do It AgainGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist)
• Do-Do-Do (from "Oh, Kay!")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Fascinating RhythmGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• I'll Build a Stairway to ParadiseGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist); Gus Kahn (lyricist)
• My One and OnlyGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Nobody but You (from "La La Lucille")George Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist); Arthur Jackson (lyricist)
• Oh, Lady Be Good!George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Somebody Loves MeGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist); Ballard MacDonald (lyricist)
• Strike Up the Band! (from "Strike Up the Band")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• SwaneeGeorge Gershwin (composer); Irving Caesar (lyricist)
• Sweet and Low DownGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• That Certain FeelingGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• The Man I Love (from "Strike Up the Band")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me) (from "Of Thee I Sing")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)