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Lot #795
Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin forwards notes on Porgy and Bess, Girl Crazy, Funny Face, and "many of the songs my brother and I wrote"

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Ira Gershwin forwards notes on Porgy and Bess, Girl Crazy, Funny Face, and "many of the songs my brother and I wrote"

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 28, 1964. Letter to Frank H. White, Jr. of KHAS Radio in Nebraska, in part: "I'm happy to know about the two-hour programs to be devoted to the music of my brother. I'm afraid though I haven't the time to do any taping, especially these days, as I'm doing some songs for a film. However. I'm sending you…a copy of my Lyrics on Several Occasions…I believe there are passages in the book that you may find helpful to quote from in your introductions. There are several that pertain to Porgy and Bess…Also in the various notes and dissertations are many references to musicals like Girl Crazy, Funny Face, et al, and to many of the songs my brother and I wrote." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #597 - Ended December 09, 2020





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