Jane Froman, Nathaniel Shilkret - Gershwin Medley, Part 1 (1938)

Gershwin Medley - Part 1
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ralph Hermann, Arthur Jackson, Ira Gershwin, B. MacDonald, B.G. DeSylva
Directed by Nathaniel Shilkret with the Victor Salon Group, Vocals by Jane Froman, Sonny Schuyler and Felix Knight
Originally broadcast July 10, 1938

This is from a memorial broadcast honoring George Gershwin on the eve of the first anniversary of the composer's premature death on July 11, 1937. The broadcast starred Jane Froman, Felix Knight, Sonny Schuyler and the Victor Salon Group, conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret. The concert was later released on 78 rpm records.

This recording is a medley of Gershwin tunes that includes:
0:00 - Swanee (from "Sinbad") - Orchestra, Sonny Schuyler, Chorus
1:03 - South Sea Isle (from George White Scandals) - Felix Knight
2:03 - That Certain Feeling (from "Tip-Toes") - Orchestra
2:42 - Somebody Loves Me (from George White Scandals) - Jane Froman and Sonny Schuyler

Category:

Music

Tags:

• George Gershwin
• Jane Froman
• Nathaniel Shilkret
• Swanee
• George White Scandals
• Tip-Toes
• Somebody Loves Me
• That Certain Feeling
• South Sea Isle
• 1938
• memorial
• radio
• broadcast
• Broadway
• Musical
• 78rpm
• contralto

[jeanfss38]

Yor offerings on You Tube persist as the greatest treaures for me. Thank youm, - still and again!

[bsgs98]

@jeanfss38 Thank you! I am pleased that you enjoy the video!

[animeeclipse]

Do you have the part with Fred Astaire singing 'They Can't Take That Away From Me'? I cried when I read that Fred's voice started breaking with emotion... those two were best buddies...

[bsgs98]

@animeeclipse Sorry, I don't have that, but there is a clip of Fred Astaire singing it to Ginger Rogers elsewhere on YouTube.

[jeanfss38]

Great history! Wonderful music! Your photo images are spectacular! No image of Jane Froman????? I would have appreciated that salience - because I think so many generations missed out on opportunities to enjoy her talent - because of the many medical issues she faced after 1943. That said, I appreciate your artistry and generosity in sharing!

[bsgs98]

So sorry, jeanfss38. I promise to include Jane's image in the final installment "Gems from 'Lady be Good' and 'Tip-Toes.'" Coming soon!

[jeanfss38]

While I would value the Froman images greatly, I value this music, and the images you have chosen to share, even more. Thank you, again!

[xavier18501]

This is excellent! I was trying to find out about George White, and here is exactly the tune "Somebody Loves Me", so artfully done. Thanks!