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The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs

By (author) Michael Feinstein

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From celebrated entertainer Michael Feinstein comes a beautifully illustrated account of the lives and legacies of the Gershwinsâ€”told through stories of twelve of their greatest songs. The â€œAmbassador of the Great American Songbookâ€ Michael Feinstein was just twenty years old when he got the chance of a lifetime: a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin. During their six-year partnership, the two became close friends. Feinstein blossomed under Gershwinâ€™s mentorship and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger manâ€™s zeal for his and his brother Georgeâ€™s legacy. Now, in The Gershwins and Me, the only book of its kind, Michael Feinstein shares unforgettable stories and reminiscences from the music that defined American popular song, along with rare Gershwin memorabilia heâ€™s collected through the years. From â€œStrike Up the Bandâ€ to â€œLove Is Here to Stay,â€ each of the twelve chapters highlights one of the Gershwinsâ€™ classic songs, exploring the brothersâ€™ lives, illuminating what the music meant to them, and telling the stories of how their iconic tunes came to life. Throughout the star-studded narrative, Feinstein unfolds the moving chronicle of his own life with the Gershwins, describing his vision for their enduring presence today. No other writer could give us such an authoritative inside perspective on these titans of American culture. A timeless classic and the definitive account of the Gershwins and their legacy, The Gershwins and Me will having you humming with every turn of the page.

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