George and Ira Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) was an American composer of classical and popular songs. He frequently worked with his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin (1896-1983). In his early days, Ira sometimes worked under the name Arthur Francis.

Songs Performed by the Muppets[]

• "Rhapsody in Blue"

Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin[]

• from Lady Be Good

"Lady Be Good"

"The Man I Love"

"Fascinating Rhythm"

• from Oh, Kay!

"Someone to Watch Over Me"

• from Funny Face

"Funny Face"

• 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"

"I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'"

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"

External links[]

• Internet Broadway Database entry for George Gershwin
• Internet Broadway Database entry for Ira Gershwin

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