Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
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Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
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Surname :
Gershwin
Forename :
Ira
Date :
1896-1983
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Gershvin, Israel, 1896-1983
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Name Components
Surname :
Gershvin
Forename :
Israel
Date :
1896-1983
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Gershvin, Aĭra, 1896-1983
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Name Components
Surname :
Gershvin
Forename :
Aĭra
Date :
1896-1983
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Gershovitz, Israel, 1896-1983
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Name Components
Surname :
Gershovitz
Forename :
Israel
Date :
1896-1983
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Francis, Arthur, 1896-1983
Computed Name Heading
Name Components
Surname :
Francis
Forename :
Arthur
Date :
1896-1983
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Gershvin, Aira, 1896-1983
Computed Name Heading
Name Components
Surname :
Gershvin
Forename :
Aira
Date :
1896-1983
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alternativeForm
rda
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Biographical History
Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his brother George Gershwin to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. Born in Brooklyn, the oldest of four children. It was not until 1924 that Ira and George teamed up to write the music for what became their first Broadway hit Lady, Be Good. Some of their more famous works include "The Man I Love", "Fascinating Rhythm", "Someone to Watch Over Me", "I Got Rhythm" and "They Can't Take That Away from Me".
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External Related CPF
https://viaf.org/viaf/39519496
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q61059
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50076010
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50076010
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10582783
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Languages Used
eng
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eng
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Subjects
Composers
Composers
Composers
Lyricists
Lyricists
Musical films
Musicals
Musicals
Musicals
Revues
Nationalities
Americans
Activities
Occupations
Composers
Librettists
Lyricists
Legal Statuses
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Brooklyn
NY, US
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Birth
Beverly Hills
CA, US
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Death
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