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   Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his brother George to create some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. Learn about his life, career, awards, legacy and notable songs on Wikipedia.

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   Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, George Gershwin, on more than 20 Broadway musicals and motion pictures until George’s death (1937) and who later collaborated on films and plays with others—Moss Hart, Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Harry Warren, and Harold

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4. www.songhall.org › profile › Ira_GershwinIra Gershwin - Songwriters Hall of Fame

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   Learn about Ira Gershwin, the brother and collaborator of George Gershwin, who wrote lyrics for many Broadway and Hollywood musicals. See his biography, song catalog, awards, and connections.

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   Learn about Ira Gershwin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist who collaborated with his brother George and other composers on Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Explore his life, works, awards, and legacy at the Gershwin website.

6. www.npr.org › 2015/06/05 › 411996252'Gershwins And Me' Tells The Stories Behind 12 Songs - NPR

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   Jun 5, 2015 · GROSS: That's Ira Gershwin singing a passage from "Porgy And Bess," recorded at his home at a party in 1938. And my guest Michael Feinstein, the singer and pianist, brought this with him today ...

7. www.encyclopedia.com › ira-gershwinIra Gershwin - Encyclopedia.com

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   Learn about Ira Gershwin, the lyricist and librettist who collaborated with his brother George on musical comedies and operettas. Find out his life story, achievements, and famous songs from the 1920s to the 1940s.

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   When did Ira Gershwin die?

   • In 1964, Ira added lyrics to three of his brother George's unfinished works. Ira Gershwin died in Beverly Hills, California on August 17, 1983. On Dec. 6, 1996, Ira was the first lyricist to be honored by a special tribute performance on the centennial observance of his birth, in New York's Carnegie Hall.

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   What did Ira Gershwin do for a living?

   • In 1932 he shared a Pulitzer Prize for the musical satire, Of Thee I Sing, and he collaborated on light operas, including a libretto for the poignant Porgy and Bess in 1936. Ira Gershwin was born Israel Gershvin on Manhattan's East Side on December 6, 1896.

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   Did Ira Gershwin write a song?

   • In the early 1920s, Ira Gershwin's song-writing efforts became closely entwined with those of his brother. The two collaborated in earnest for over a decade, with Ira Gershwin writing lyrics for George Gershwin's musical scores. They wrote for vaudeville, as well as Broadway musicals, and operettas.

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   Where did Ira Gershwin Live?

   • Thus, Gershwin lived at dozens of addresses around New York City as a child. The children amused themselves by roller-skating and playing street games and, in adolescence, the boys frequented the billiard halls. Ira Gershwin attended P.S. 20 elementary school and Townsend Harris Hall.

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   What is George and Ira Gershwin's 'an American in Paris' based on?

   • And a new musical stage production of George and Ira Gershwin's “An American In Paris” based on the classic 1951 film is nominated for 12 Tonys, including best musical. Today on FRESH AIR, we’re going to hear stories behind some of George and Ira Gershwin's greatest songs. The recordings are from the collection of today's guest, Michael Feinstein.

   'Gershwins And Me' Tells The Stories Behind 12 Songs - NPR

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   Should we hear Ira Gershwin sing?

   • GROSS: Well, we should hear Ira Gershwin sing. And you've brought with you just something I never thought I'd ever get to hear, which is Ira Gershwin singing an excerpt of "Porgy And Bess," which was, you know, just a - was and is a masterwork by the Gershwins. And this is not one of the famous songs from "Porgy And Bess."

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9. www.nytimes.com › 1983/08/18 › obituariesIRA GERSHWIN, LYRICIST, DIES; SONGS EMBODIED BROADWAY

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   Aug 18, 1983 · Ira Gershwin was born on New York's lower East Side on Dec. 6, 1896. His father, originally a designer of uppers for women's shoes, took on a number of enterprises - but never for very long.