Jane Froman, Gershwin Memorial - Gems from "Lady, Be Good" and "Tip-Toes" (1938)

Gems from 'Lady, Be Good' and 'Tip-Toes'
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
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 Lady Be Good (from "Lady be Good") - Sonny Schuyler
1:00 Sweet and Lowdown (from "Tip-Toes") - Orchestra
1:46 So Am I (from "Lady, Be Good") - Jane Froman and Felix Knight
2:32 Fascinating Rhythm (from "Lady, Be Good") - Orchestra and Chorus

Category:

Music

Tags:

• George Gershwin
• Jane Froman
• Nathaniel Shilkret
• Radio
• Memorial
• Broadcast
• Sonny Schuyler
• Felix Knight
• 1938
• 78rpm
• Lady Be Good
• Tip-Toes
• So Am I
• Sweet and Lowdown
• Fascinating Rhythm
• Contralto
• Broadway
• Musical

[bsgs98]

Your comments are much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[xavier18501]

Wow! Another great recording that sounds wonderful. The first of Jane Froman in this era, that I've heard. Thanks, very much!

[bsgs98]

@xavier18501 You're welcome! This was from a 1938 radio broadcast. I have posted 10 videos from that broadcast and 9 include vocals from Jane Froman.

[jeanfss38]

Your "Gems..." postings are splendid - adding rich, other dimensions to this GREATEST music! I'm sorry you've come to the end of this historic concert. Thank you for these treasures.

[bsgs98]

Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it.

[saltburner2]

Another magnificent contribution to the history of popular music at its best.

[jeanfss38]

Back again, simply to say "Thank You :), once again! This is so GREAT!!!!!

[dmckai]

Great music!

[jeanfss38]

While I keep checking in, as a great admirer of Jane Froman her music, and her magnificent life ,I have come to appreciate -with each viewing - your wonderful images, and musical clips.Thank you again, very much!