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Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. [1]
Ira Gershwin (born Dec. 6, 1896, Manhattan, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 17, 1983, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, George Gershwin, on more than 20 Broadway musicals and motion pictures until George’s death (1937) and who later collaborated on films and plays with others—Moss ...
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Ira Gershwin | Songwriters Hall of Fame. here. Renowned lyricist brother and collaborator of George Gershwin. Browse Song Catalog: GMR. Ira Gershwin. Inductee. 1896- 1983 Born/Died. 1971 Inducted. Won Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" Ira Gershwin was born in New York City, the son of a Russian Jewish immigrant, on December 6, 1896.
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Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century.
Learn about Ira Gershwin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist who collaborated with his brother George and other composers on Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Explore his life, works, awards, and legacy at the Gershwin website.
Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) captivated audiences worldwide during the 1920s and 1930s with his provocative lyrics and librettos. His 1932 Pulitzer Prize was the first ever for a musical comedy. In the 1940s his lyrics enhanced the scores of several motion picture classics.
Aug 18, 1983 · Ira Gershwin, the lyricist who collaborated with his brother, George, on the scores for Broadway musicals that included ''Porgy and Bess'' and ''Of Thee I Sing,'' died yesterday at his home in...
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