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Lady be good

Title: Lady be good [sound recording] / [music by George Gershwin ; lyrics by Ira Gershwin]
Author: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Publication: New York, NY : Monmouth-Evergreen, [1971?]

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Description

1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.

Uniform Title

Lady be good. Selections

Alternative Title

Lady be good.

Subject

Note

Original cast recording.
Songs from the musical comedy, starring Fred and Adele Astaire; also includes additional songs performed by Fred Astaire.
The 1st, 2nd, 4th & 6th songs with George Gershwin at the piano; the 3rd & 5th songs with the Empire Orchestra under John Heuvel; the remaining songs with orchestra.
"Electronically adapted to simulate stereo."
Program notes by Peter Orchard on container.

Event (note)

Contents

Side 1 (from Lady be good). Fascinating rhythm -- Hang on to me -- Lady be good -- I'd rather Charleston -- So am I -- Half of it dearie blues -- Swiss maid (Yodel song).
Side 2. Not my girl-- Louisiana -- Puttin' on the ritz -- Crazy feet -- Night and day -- After you, who -- Flying down to Rio -- Music makes me.

Call Number

*LSRX 8042

OCLC

NYPG804567216-R

Author

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.

Title

Lady be good [sound recording] / [music by George Gershwin ; lyrics by Ira Gershwin]

Imprint

New York, NY : Monmouth-Evergreen, [1971?]

Event

Lady be good recorded in London ca. 1926; other songs recorded in the 1930s.

Added Author

Astaire, Fred.

Astaire, Adele.

Heuvel, John.

Empire Theatre (London, England). Orchestra.

Publisher No.

Monmouth-Evergreen MES/7036

Research Call Number

*LSRX 8042 Program notes on container.