Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin

(1896–1983) songwriter United States

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Ira Gershwin (1896–1983) was a United States songwriter.

About Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable English-language songs of the 20th century. With George, he wrote more than a dozen Broadway shows, featuring songs such as "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "The Man I Love", and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He was also responsible, along with DuBose Heyward, for the libretto to George's opera Porgy and Bess.

Notable works:

Lyrics on several occasions

Awards:

Pulitzer Prize for Drama|Congressional Gold Medal|Grammy Trustees Award|star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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