Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
Nov 23, 2011 · 59m
Director
James MaycockOverview
The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and although not thought to be directly involved, Ira Gershwin gets an official credit. The song soon developed a life of it's own beyond the original opera and has been recorded and adapted into many different styles of music from jazz to opera, rock to reggae, soul to samba. It has been recorded and performed in many different languages around the world and remains one of the most famous and best loved songs ever written. This documentary looks at its history, how it came to be created, and its subsequent history as it traveled through time and around the world. "Summertime" is the most covered song on the planet. At least 25,000 versions of it exist.
Cast of Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
Crew of Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
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What is Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World about?
The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and although not thought to be directly involved, Ira Gershwin gets an official credit. The song soon developed a life of it's own beyond the original opera and has been recorded and adapted into many different styles of music from jazz to opera, rock to reggae, soul to samba…
When was Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World released?
Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World was released on November 23, 2011.
How long is Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World?
Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World runs 59 minutes.
Who directed Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World?
Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World was directed by James Maycock.
Who is in the cast of Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World?
The cast of Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World includes Pauline Black (Narrator).