George Gershwin (1898-1937) was an American composer of classical and popular songs. He frequently worked with his brother, Ira Gershwin (1896-1983), an American lyricist of both popular songs and show tunes. In his early days, Ira sometimes worked under the name Arthur Francis.

Contents 1 Songs Performed by the Muppets 1.1 Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin 1.2 Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward 1.3 Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Irving Caesar 2 Songs Parodied by the Muppets 3 See also

Songs Performed by the MuppetsEdit

Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira GershwinEdit

• from Lady Be Good

"Lady Be Good"

"The Man I Love" (cut song)

• from Oh, Kay!

"Someone to Watch Over Me"

• from Treasure Girl

"I've Got a Crush on You"

• from Girl Crazy

"But Not for Me"

"I Got Rhythm"

• from Shall We Dance

"Let's Call the Whole Thing Off"

"They Can't Take That Away From Me"

• from A Damsel in Distress

"Foggy Day"

Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and DuBose HeywardEdit

• from Porgy and Bess

"Summertime"

Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Irving CaesarEdit

• from Sinbad

"Swanee"

Songs Parodied by the MuppetsEdit

• from Porgy and Bess

"A Woman Is a Sometime Thing" as "A Cookie Is a Sometime Food"

• from Shall We Dance

"Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" as "Sing Your Synonyms"

See alsoEdit

• Internet Broadway Database entry for George Gershwin
• Internet Broadway Database entry for Ira Gershwin

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