Ira Gershwin

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Ira Gershwin (1896-1983), was an American lyricist of both popular songs and show tunes. In his early days he sometimes worked under the name Arthur Francis He is best known for his collaborations with his brother, composer George Gershwin.

Contents 1 Songs Performed by the Muppets 1.1 Music by George Gershwin 1.2 Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics with DuBose Heyward 2 Songs Parodied by the Muppets 3 See also

Songs Performed by the Muppets

Music by George Gershwin

• 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 with DuBose Heyward

• from Porgy and Bess

"Summertime"

Songs Parodied by the Muppets

• 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 also

• Internet Broadway Database entry