The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs

The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs

From celebrated entertainer Michael Feinstein comes a beautifully illustrated account of the lives and legacies of the Gershwinsâ€”told through stories of twelve of their greatest songs and accompanied by an original CD of those songs, performed by the author.

The â€œAmbassador of the Great American Songbookâ€ Michael Feinstein was just twenty years old when he got the chance of a lifetime: a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin. During their six-year partnership, the two became close friends. Feinstein blossomed under Gershwinâ€™s mentorship and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger manâ€™s zeal for his and his brother Georgeâ€™s legacy. Now, in The Gershwins and Me, the only book of its kind, Michael Feinstein shares unforgettable stories and reminiscences from the music that defined American popular song, along with rare Gershwin memorabilia heâ€™s collected through the years.
Â Â Â Â From â€œStrike Up the Bandâ€ to â€œLove Is Here to Stay,â€ each of the twelve chapters highlights one of the Gershwinsâ€™ classic songs, exploring the brothersâ€™ lives, illuminating what the music meant to them, and telling the stories of how their iconic tunes came to life. Throughout the star-studded narrative, Feinstein unfolds the moving chronicle of his own life with the Gershwins, describing his vision for their enduring presence today. No other writer could give us such an authoritative inside perspective on these titans of American cultureâ€”and no other writer could include such a soulful collection of music as the accompanying CD packed with Feinsteinâ€™s original recordings of the twelve songs.
Â Â Â Â A timeless classic and the definitive account of the Gershwins and their legacy, The Gershwins and Me will having you humming with every turn of the page.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2012-10-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781451645309

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2012-10-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781451645309

The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs

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