Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin

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Biography

Ira Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 6, 1896. Lyricist and brother of George Gershwin who wrote lyrics for “Summertime,” as well as for songs like “I Got Rhythm.” In addition to working with his brother, he also worked with composer Jerome Kern on songs like “Long Ago (and Far Away).” He was a cashier at his father’s Turkish bathhouse.

On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Songwriters. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on December 6, 1896. He is one of the Richest Songwriters who was born in NY. He also has a position among the list of Most popular Songwriters.

Short Profile
First NameIra
Last NameGershwin
ProfessionSongwriter
DiedAug 17, 1983 ( age 86)
Birth SignSagittarius
Birth DateDecember 6, 1896
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, NY
CountryNY

Career

An American lyricist who wrote some of the most iconic songs in the English language of the twentieth century with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin. 1st

He co-wrote almost a dozen Broadway plays with George, including songs like “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” “The Man I Love,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” He also wrote the text for George’s opera Porgy and Bess, along with DuBose Heyward.
With composers Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harry Warren, and Harold Arlen, he wrote more popular tunes.

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