Aug 29, 2012 | The Reporter
Bammer: Gershwins' legacy: Shaping American culture
When I think of the Gershwins, composer George and lyricist Ira, I invariably think of upbeat or romantic songs or maybe a Fred Astaire movie from the 1930s, such as "Shall We Dance" or "A Damsel in Distress." And the poetic part of me thinks that the brothers' lengthy catalog of songs is behind the urge for some of us to adopt the personality of ... (more)