is a 1924 song by George and Ira Gershwin. Lady, Be Good premiered on Broadway at the Liberty Theatre on December 1, 1924 and closed on September 12, 1925, after 330 performances. Print instantly, or sync to our free PC, web and mobile apps. Fred and Adele Astaire played Dick and Susie Trevor, penniless siblings evicted from their Rhode Island mansion. Dances staged by Sammy Lee. The Ultimate Gershwin Volume II. It was first presented on Broadway in 1924; the West Endproduction followed in 1926. Book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson. For the remainder of his career, Gershwin devoted himself to both popular songs and orchestral compositions. oh lady be good to me. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1992 CD release of Lady, Be Good! Album : The Ultimate Gershwin Volume II Musique : George Gershwin Fred et Adèle Astaire : Hang on to me Référence : PEARL. The Man I Love (From Lady, Be Good) ... Gershwin: The Man I Love [Lady, Be Good] Gershwin: But Not For Me Porter: Night And Day Ellington: It Don't Mean A Thing Sondheim: Can That Boy Foxtrot! written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, and the Gershwin brothers and starring Fred and Adele Astaire. Composed by George and Ira Gershwin played by @nial_djuliarso with @bimoharyoprakoso on clarinet. Jo is interested in Dick, and it turns out that she was behind the eviction, as a ploy to get his attention. Complete version please check his IG. Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. It was first presented on Broadway in 1924; the West End production followed in 1926. Download sheet music for Lady Be Good. Détails produits. was the first collaboration between the Gershwins to make it to Broadway. Jack finally hears that he has inherited the fortune and returns, still dressed as a hobo. Opened at the Liberty Theatre in New York on December 1, 1924. written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, and the Gershwin brothers and starring Fred and Adele Astaire. The musical opened in the West End at the Empire Theatre on April 14, 1926, again starring Fred and Adele Astaire. This was the first Broadway collaboration of the Gershwin brothers, and the Astaire siblings play a brother-sister dance team. With a book by Boulton and Thompson, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, music by George Gershwin and starring Adele and Fred Astaire, (with Walter Catlett supplying the laughs) there was no doubt it would be a hit. A Wonderful Party - Guests 3. [5], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lady,_Be_Good_(musical)&oldid=1007641629, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Hang on to Me" - Dick Trevor and Susie Trevor, "We're Here Because" - Daisy Parke, Bertie Bassett and Guests, "So Am I" - Jack Robinson and Susie Trevor, "Weatherman/Rainy Afternoon Girls" - Ensemble, "Leave It to Love" - Susie Trevor, Jack Robinson, Shirley Vernon and Dick Trevor, "Insufficient Sweetie" (Music and Lyrics By Cliff Edwards and Gilbert Wells) - Jeff, "Who Takes Care of the Caretaker's Daughter?" 0:20 B. Lady, Be Good Alt ernative. George Gershwin/arr. The latter film, starring Eleanor Powell, uses only the title number, "Oh, Lady Be Good!," and "Fascinating Rhythm" from the musical. So. It was introduced by Walter Catlett in the Broadway musical Lady, Be Good! (title sometimes presented with an exclamation point) is a musical written by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson with music by George and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The he. Oh, Lady Be Good - Full Score 0:29 The drums begin to build intensity by playing a backbeat 0:31 A. [1] It played strongly there, running for 326 performances. Count Basie begins by stating the melody to George Gershwin's "Oh! VIDEO. Ira Gershwin was at these storied 1959 sessions! The musical was staged by Felix Edwardes with musical staging by Sammy Lee and scenic design by Norman Bel Geddes. George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Garanties. Popular songs. Each ev'ning I'm awfully blue. Produced by Alex A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley. This show was the first hit that George and Ira enjoyed together and its reception, on the heels of George’s RHAPSODY IN BLUE earlier that year, made stars of them both. George Gershwin. PLAYLIST. LIKE 2. No. and "Fascinating Rhythm.". George and Ira Gershwin will always be remembered as the songwriting team whose voice was synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age. They crash the garden party of wealthy Jo Vanderwater for a free meal. oh, please have some pity. BEST OF THE GERSHWIN SONGBOOK collects 17 of the strongest cuts from the 5 original LPs. Album : Lady be good 1992 Musique : George Gershwin – paroles : Ira Gershwin John Pizzarelli : Little jazz bird Référence : Elektra. Porter: What Is This Thing Called Love? Terry White - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division. Directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the cast featured Tommy Tune and Douglas Sills, with Danny Gardner and Patti Murin as the brother and sister act.[3]. Jack's uncle dies, and he is apparently a millionaire. To license Lady, Be Good!, please contact Concord Theatricals. as part of their 2013 Summer Festival Season. Can't go on like this. Lady, be good ! The song was also performed by the chorus in the film Lady Be Good, although the film is unrelated to the musical. mai 2012. George Gershwin (Compositeur) Ann Morrison Eric Stern (Interprète) Lara Teeter 1ère mondiale CD album, import Paru le 31 mai 2012. Lady Be Good ( 1941) Lady Be Good. With a swing feel throughout, a beefy sax soli, lead lines and written … He is amazed to find Susie claiming the money as his "widow". Lady be Good 1992. Check out arranger Terry White's straight-ahead bebop influenced chart on this Gershwin standard! For me. (Chorus) Oh, sweet and lovely lady, be good. With somebody just like you. Lady, Be Good! Interestingly, as George Gershwin biographer Howard Pollack informs us, the show Lady Be Good!got its final title from the song "Oh, Lady, Be Good" and not the other way around, which was commonly the case with title songs. All wed happily ever after. Choose from Lady Be Good sheet music for such popular songs as Fascinating Rhythm, Oh, Lady Be Good!, and The Man I Love. Meanwhile, Dick proposes to Jo, since he thinks he can never afford to court his true love Shirley. Album Lady, Be Good! Interprète (s) Ann Morrison Eric Stern Lara Teeter. That February had seen the premiere and subsequent popular success of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. [2] The best-known songs from the score are "Oh, Lady be Good!" ; But Not for Me; 'S Wonderful; I Got Rhythm , and more! 330 performances. In the years before 'Show Boat' changed musicals forever (1929), 'Lady, Be Good' is an outstanding example of the light comedy fare that occupied most theatres on Broadway. staged concert version of Lady, Be Good ran from February 4 to February 8, 2015. The Ohio Light Opera produced 11 performances of "Lady, Be Good!" MP3 • Annotate this sheet music. Accessoires inclus. The former film is now considered a lost film. Gershwin worked with his brother, Ira, for many of his musicals and films. from the 1924 George and Ira Gershwin Broadway musical, Lady Be Good, but otherwise has no connection to the play. End of a String - Ensemble 4. Lady Be Good" with his right hand. They play, respectively, Dixie Donegan, a would-be lyricist and Eddie Crane, a struggling composer. Here are 17 of the best from the five original LPs: Oh, Lady, Be Good! published lyric furnished by a visitor. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. A composer and his songwriter wife clash as they succeed in working together, writing hit Broadway shows, … Title Composer Gershwin, George: I-Catalogue Number I-Cat. Written as a star vehicle for sibling dance sensations Fred and Adele Astaire, Lady, Be Good! Click to review. And, of course, Prince Charming is the theme. Dick is determined to marry the wealthy Josephine Vanderwater in order to return to solvency, but Susie is equally determined to save Dick from a loveless marriage by posing as a Spanish widow in order to claim a substantial inheritance. Meanwhile, Susie tries to talk herself into liking the affluent Jeff White, but she finds herself falling for Jack, a charming "hobo"; Jack leaves town. 330 performances. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for George & Ira Gershwin: Lady, Be Good! Dick finally tells Shirley that he loves her, while Watty and Susie (in disguise) execute their plan. Oh, lady be good! The Encores! George Gershwin… It was introduced by Walter Catlett in the Broadway musical Lady, Be Good! Date de parution. Lady be Good 1992. "Oh, Lady Be Good!" Lady, Be Good! The brother/sister dance team of Dick and Susie Trevor are so broke that they can't pay the rent and have been evicted from their childhood home. It starred brother and sister performers Fred and Adele Astaire. Recordings in 1925 were by Paul Whiteman, Carl Fenton, … i tell you i'm just a lonesome babe in the wood, so lady be good to me. (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) -, "It's All the Same to Me" (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) -, "Swiss Miss" (Lyrics By Arthur Jackson and Ira Gershwin) - Susie Trevor and Dick Trevor, Shirley Vernon: Loves Dick – Kathlene Martyn, Josephine Vanderwater: Also loves Dick – Jayne Auburn, Jack Robinson: Disguised as a Hobo, in love with Susie – Alan Edwards, J. Watterson "Watty" Watkins: A Slick Lawyer –, Bertie Bassett: Assistant to the Sheriff –, This page was last edited on 19 February 2021, at 04:30. 0:10 A At times, Basie begins to show traces of a stride foundation in his left hand. (1992 Studio Cast) on Discogs. SHARE. Revival of Gershwin chestnut ‘Lady, Be Good’ boasts unlikely guest star Tommy Tune By Elisabeth Vincentelli. When back in New York, Aarons and Freedley heard … i tell you i'm just a lonesome babe in the wood, so lady be good to me. Dick loves Shirley Vernon but is ashamed to pursue her because of his financial situation. Lawyer Watty Watkins is looking for Jack Robinson on behalf of his client, the flamboyant Manuel Estrada, who says that his sister married Mr. Robinson in Mexico. Oh, Lady be good! Ella's painstaking attention to musical perfection helped turn many songs into standards, but Ira Gershwin's lyrics seemed to speak to Ella most directly of all. i'm all alone in this big city. Oh, Lady Be Good! George Gershwin. (title sometimes presented with an exclamation point) is a musical written by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson with music by George and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. (Verse) When the mellow moon begins to beam. Album : Lady be good 1992 Music and lyrics by George We're Here Because - Daisy Parke, Bertie Bassett and Guests 5. Oh, Lady Be Good - Full Score - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The story of the musical is about a brother and sister who are out of money; both are eager to sacrifice themselves to help the other. Directed by Felix Edwards. Every night I dream a little dream. In the end, Dick and Shirley are reunited, Jack saves Susie from disgrace by declaring his love, and Jo and Watty pair off happily. Susie does not know that her Jack is the now-wealthy Mr. Robinson, nor that she is being used by Estrada, whose sister never really married Jack. [4], The title was used on an American B-24D Liberator bomber which flew for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II out of north Africa, disappeared on an April 4, 1943 raid on Naples, Italy and was found virtually intact in the Libyan desert in 1958. I know I'm a winsome miss. I could blossom out I know. Hang on to Me - Dick Trevor and Susie Trevor 2. The story of the musical is about a brother and sister who are out of money; both are eager to sacrifice themselves to help the other. Klarinette: Jochen BauerKlavier: Prof. Franz WassermannAufnahme: Camera CarolinaOrt: Alte Aula, Heidelberg 1924 was a good year for the Gershwin brothers. validated / transcribed by todd peach. Cast included Fred and Adele Astaire, Walter Catlett, Cliff Edwards, Alan Edwards, and Kathlene Martyn, with Phil Ohman and Victor Arden at the pianos. Lady Be Good is the story of how a single show changed the future of their careers and the future of Broadway’s musical theater. His Broadway shows from the 1920s and ’30s featured numerous songs that became standards: “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Oh, Lady Be Good,” “Sweet and Low-Down,” “Do, Do, Do,” “Someone to Watch over Me,” “Strike Up the Band,” “The Man I Love,” “’S Wonderful,” “I’ve Got a Crush … Two films under this title were produced: a 1928 silent film and a 1941 film. Why Gershwin? This was the first Broadway collaboration of the Gershwin brothers, and the Astaire siblings play a brother-sister dance te… Behind him, Jo Jones on drums plays quietly on the high-hat cymbal. [1992] - George Gershwin on AllMusic - 1992 - … Watty offers Susie $50,000 to help him, by pretending to be Robinson's widow, to get the money from the Robinson estate. IGG 7 Movements/Sections Mov'ts/Sec's: 17 musical numbers in 2 acts Act I 1. OH, LADY, BE GOOD! The film takes its title and theme song (" Oh, Lady be Good! ") Amazon.com. Ella recorded five LPs' worth of Gershwin tunes for her songbook series, which was frankly a little much, so this single disc skims the cream. Together, the brothers wrote famous songs, featured in many Broadway musicals and old Hollywood films, including Lady Be Good, An American in Paris and Funny Face.. George Gershwin continued working until he died from a brain tumour aged 38. Opened at the Liberty Theatre in New York on December 1, 1924.