'S Marvelous: The Gershwin Songbook

The Gershwin Songbook (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 17, 1994)
• Original Release Date: May 17, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000046TD
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,371 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Got Rhythm - Ernestine Anderson

2. Nice Work If You Can Get It - Billie Holliday

3. Embraceable You - Joe Williams

4. Who Cares? - Anita O'day

5. A Woman Is A Sometime Thing - Louis Armstrong

6. Love Walked In - Sarah Vaughan

7. Love Is Here To Stay - Blossom Dearie

8. Oh, Lady Be Good! - Fred Astaire

9. Of Thee I Sing - Ella Fitzgerald

10. For You, For Me, For Evermore - Morgana King

11. A Foggy Day - Dinah Washington

12. Someone To Watch Over Me - Arthur Prysock

13. Isn't It A Pity? - Shirley Horn

14. They Can't Take That Away From Me - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrog

15. 'S Wonderful - Sarah Vaughan

16. Fascinatin' Rhythm - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars essential for the Gershwin-minded jazz listener, June 7, 2007

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The Delite Rancher (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 'S Marvelous: The Gershwin Songbook (Audio CD)

Since the music of George and Ira Gershwin has been recycled so many times, what makes this collection so valuable? This question can be answered with two words: quality control. The vintage musical choices are stellar. Many of the versions are sublime. The performers are first rate featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Shirley Horn and so the list of luminaries goes on. In terms of genres, the music could be described as straight jazz, not excluding a jigger of croonerism and big band. This compilation will resonate with jazz purists who find the original stage versions a tad corny. Holiday's 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' and Armstrong & Fitzgerald's 'They Can't Take That Away From Me' may be the definitive versions of these standards. Those who believe that Sinatra performed the conclusive version of 'A Foggy Day' should listen to Dinah Washington's rendition. Featuring each track's personnel and any significant background information, the liner notes are detailed. "'S Marvelous" is part of "The Complete Gershwin Songbooks" box set. While both vocal discs are deeply satisfying, "'S Wonderful" is the stronger of the two. Including the instrumental CD ("'S Paradise"), all three discs are very worthwhile. "'S Marvelous" is essential for any listener who appreciates both jazz and the music of Gershwin.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is Marvelous, December 2, 2008

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James W. Durney (Tampa Bay area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 'S Marvelous: The Gershwin Songbook (Audio CD)

This is a great CD of American music by American masters. Billie Holiday, Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington & Sarah Vaughn singing Gershwin. This is over an hour of classic American music by the people that made these song classics. Louie & Ella do They Can't take that away from me, complements Fred Astaire doing Oh, Lady Be Good. Billie sings Nice Work If You Can Get It shortly followed by Blossom Deaire singing Love Is Here to Stay.

If you like Gershwin this is a great addition to your collection! Save time, order 'S Wonderful at the same time. They are a great set and a wonderful marvelous listening experience.