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Sarah Vaughan sings George Gershwin

Title
Sarah Vaughan sings George Gershwin [sound recording].
Author
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : Verve, p1998.

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Additional Authors
  • Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
  • De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy Gard), 1896-1950.
  • Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940.
  • Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961.
  • Vaughan, Sarah, 1924-1990.
  • Jones, Jimmy, 1918-
  • Mooney, Harold.
Description
2 sound discs : digital, mono., stereo.; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
Verve master edition
Uniform Title
Songs. Selections; arranged.
Alternative Title
Songs.
Subject
  • Popular music > 1951-1960
  • Jazz > 1951-1960
  • Jazz vocals
  • Musicals > Excerpts, Arranged
  • Operas > Excerpts
Note
  • Verve: 314 557 567-2 (314 557 470-2, 314 557 568-2).
  • The complete original program is presented first, followed by a portion of an actual recording session with incomplete and alternative takes.
  • Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; in part with B.G. DeSylva, DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward.
  • Originally released as Mercury SR 60045--SR 60046, and MGP-2-101.
  • Compact discs.
  • Program notes by Ben Young, Peter Keepnews, Leonard Feather, and John Wilson ([20] p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Credits (note)
  • Original recordings produced by Bob Shad ; reissue executive producer, Richard Seidel.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Mar. 20-21 and Apr. 24-25, 1957 in New York City.
Contents
Isn't it a pity? (3:53) -- Of thee I sing : monoaural LP take (3:10) -- I'll build a stairway to paradise (2:39) -- Someone to watch over me (3:58) -- Bidin' my time (3:01) -- The man I love (3:34) -- How long has this been going on? (3:58) -- My one and only (what am I gonna do?) (3:13) -- Lorelei (2:32) -- I've got a crush on you (4:00) -- Summertime : master take (2:51) -- Aren't you kind of glad we did? (3:27) -- They all laughed (2:23) -- Looking for a boy (3:38) -- He loves and she loves (3:24) -- My man's gone now (4:22) -- I won't say I will (3:24) -- A foggy day (3:47) -- Let's call the whole thing off (2:22) -- Things are looking up (3:33) -- Do it again (3:13) -- Love walked in (3:06) -- Of thee I sing : stereo LP take (3:23) -- Summertime : alternative take (2:46) -- Session tape (39:00).
Call Number
*LDC 17061 (F)
LCCN
731455756722
OCLC
40426260
Author
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Title
Sarah Vaughan sings George Gershwin [sound recording].
Imprint
New York, N.Y. : Verve, p1998.
Series
Verve master edition
Performer
Sarah Vaughan, vocals ; Jimmy Jones, piano ; orchestra ; Hal Mooney, arranger, conductor.
Credits
Original recordings produced by Bob Shad ; reissue executive producer, Richard Seidel.
Event
Recorded Mar. 20-21 and Apr. 24-25, 1957 in New York City.
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Added Author
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Lyricist
De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy Gard), 1896-1950. Lyricist
Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Lyricist
Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961. Lyricist
Vaughan, Sarah, 1924-1990. voc
Jones, Jimmy, 1918- Performer
Mooney, Harold. Arranger. Conductor
Other Standard Identifier
731455756722
Publisher No.
314 557 567-2 Verve
314 557 470-2 Verve
314 557 568-2 Verve
SR 60045--SR 60046 Mercury Records
MGP2-101 Mercury Records
Research Call Number
*LDC 17061 (F) Program notes on file.
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