‘The Gershwin Project’ is a 26 episode series about the life and works of the 20th Century American music composer, George Gershwin. Each episode runs for 30 minutes.
The series was first broadcast on Artsound FM in 2008. The show was written and produced by Len Power and is narrated by Bill Stephens.
With access to the vast music library of local Gershwin collector, Bert Whelan, the programs include not only Gershwin’s well-known music but also an extraordinary number of Gershwin rarities.
Program 21: ‘Girl Crazy’ and “’I Got Rhythm’ Variations”
The 1930 musical, ‘Girl Crazy’, produced more hit songs than any other Gershwin show. It also introduced Ethel Merman to Broadway. You’ll hear how Fred Astaire danced with Ginger Rogers for the first time and hear songs from ‘Girl Crazy’ sung by Lorna Luft, Ethel Merman and others. George Gershwin himself introduces and plays his major work ‘Variations on “I Got Rhythm.”’
Listen now:
https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-episode-21/
