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George and Ira Gershwin

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George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin, with Ed Sullivan.

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.

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Songs Performed by the Muppets

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

  • from Porgy and Bess
"Summertime"

Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Irving Caesar

  • from Sinbad
"Swanee"


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"
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