ISBN: 9781598530520

Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. Ira Gershwin. by Robert Kimball. Short Title IRA GERS… Mehr…

Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. Ira Gershwin. by Robert Kimball. Short Title IRA GERSHWIN SEL LYRICS. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Ira Gershwin by Robert Kimball A collection of the unforgettable lyrics of one of the masters of the American songbook. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A keepsake edition gathering the lyrics of more than 80 of Gershwin's most popular songsIra Gershwin once remarked that he always tried to "capture the way people spoke to each other-their slang, their cliches, the catch phrases." Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. His collaboration with his brother George-one of the summits of American popular music-produced masterpieces that reflect, perhaps, the way people would like to talk. "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "'S Wonderful"- these have entered the culture and become part of our common language. The insouciant, improvisational air of his lyrics belies the meticulous craftsmanship that Ira brought to every syllable. Robert Kimball has gathered more than 80 examples of Ira Gershwin at his best- the comic invention of songs such as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," the poignancy of "The Man I Love," the wry edge of "The Saga of Jenny," the sheer exuberance of "Fascinating Rhythm," and dozens more.About the American Poets ProjectElegantly designed in compact editions, printed on acid-free paper, and textually authoritative, the American Poets Project makes available the full range of the American poetic accomplishment, selected and introduced by today's most discerning poets and critics. Author Biography Robert Kimballis a historian of the American musical theater whose books includeThe Gershwins(with Alfred Simon),Reminiscing with Sissle and Blake(with William Bolcom),Reading Lyrics(with Robert Gottlieb), and volumes devoted to the complete lyrics of Lorenz Hart, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Frank Loesser. He editedCole Porter- Selected Lyrics, also for the The Library of America's American Poets Project. Review "Chock full of genius yet compact enough to slip in a pocket." —Playbill.com Review Quote "Chock full of genius yet compact enough to slip in a pocket." --Playbill.com Description for Sales People George and Ira Gershwin are two of the most famous songwriters of all time. Will appeal to all fans of musical theatre and the history of American popular music. Details ISBN1598530526 Audience Age 18-17 Language English ISBN-10 1598530526 ISBN-13 9781598530520 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Series American Poets Project Short Title IRA GERSHWIN SEL LYRICS Pages 169 Series Number 29 Illustrations Yes Imprint The Library of America Subtitle Selected Lyrics Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2009-09-17 UK Release Date 2009-09-17 Author Robert Kimball Publisher The Library of America Publication Date 2009-09-17 DEWEY 782.421640268 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-09-16 AU Release Date 2009-09-16 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137702578; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781598530520, Publication Year: 2009, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: Ira Gershwin: Selected Lyrics, Item Height: 191mm, Item Width: 114mm, Item Weight: 255g, Number of Pages: 169 Pages, The Library of America<

ISBN: 9781598530520

Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. Robert Kimball has gathered more than 80 examples of … Mehr…

Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. Robert Kimball has gathered more than 80 examples of Ira Gershwin at his best: the comic invention of songs such as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," the poignancy of "The Man I Love," the wry edge of "The Saga of Jenny," the sheer exuberance of "Fascinating Rhythm," and dozens more. A keepsake edition gathering the lyrics of more than 80 of Gershwin's most popular songsIra Gershwin once remarked that he always tried to "capture the way people spoke to each other-their slang, their clichés, the catch phrases." Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. His collaboration with his brother George-one of the summits of American popular music-produced masterpieces that reflect, perhaps, the way people would like to talk. "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "'S Wonderful": these have entered the culture and become part of our common language. The insouciant, improvisational air of his lyrics belies the meticulous craftsmanship that Ira brought to every syllable. Robert Kimball has gathered more than 80 examples of Ira Gershwin at his best: the comic invention of songs such as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," the poignancy of "The Man I Love," the wry edge of "The Saga of Jenny," the sheer exuberance of "Fascinating Rhythm," and dozens more.About the American Poets ProjectElegantly designed in compact editions, printed on acid-free paper, and textually authoritative, the American Poets Project makes available the full range of the American poetic accomplishment, selected and introduced by today's most discerning poets and critics. Robert Kimball is a historian of the American musical theater whose books include The Gershwins (with Alfred Simon), Reminiscing with Sissle and Blake (with William Bolcom), Reading Lyrics (with Robert Gottlieb), and volumes devoted to the complete lyrics of Lorenz Hart, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Frank Loesser. He edited Cole Porter: Selected Lyrics, also for the The Library of America's American Poets Project., Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], EAN: 9781598530520, UPC: 9781598530520, Item Length: 19.3 cm, Publication Year: 2009, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: Ira Gershwin: Selected Lyrics, Item Height: 191mm, Item Width: 114mm, Item Weight: 255g, Number of Pages: 169 Pages, The Library of America<

ISBN: 9781598530520

A keepsake edition gathering the lyrics of more than 80 of Gershwin's most popular songs Ira Gershwin once remarked that he always tried to "capture the way people spoke to each other-the… Mehr…

A keepsake edition gathering the lyrics of more than 80 of Gershwin's most popular songs Ira Gershwin once remarked that he always tried to "capture the way people spoke to each other-their slang, their clichés, the catch phrases." Few people in ordinary life, of course, can muster the humor, vivacity, and emotional directness that Gershwin brought to his lyrics. His collaboration with his brother George-one of the summits of American popular music-produced masterpieces that reflect, perhaps, the way people would like to talk. "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "'S Wonderful": these have entered the culture and become part of our common language. The insouciant, improvisational air of his lyrics belies the meticulous craftsmanship that Ira brought to every syllable. Robert Kimball has gathered more than 80 examples of Ira Gershwin at his best: the comic invention of songs such as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," the poignancy of "The Man I Love," the wry edge of "The Saga of Jenny," the sheer exuberance of "Fascinating Rhythm," and dozens more. About the American Poets Project Elegantly designed in compact editions, printed on acid-free paper, and textually authoritative, the American Poets Project makes available the full range of the American poetic accomplishment, selected and introduced by today's most discerning poets and critics. Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher 19.8 cm x 12.3 cm x 1.7 cm mm , Random House N.Y., Gebundene Ausgabe, Random House N.Y.<