Ira Gershwin (Dec. 6, 1896 – Aug. 17, 1983)

Ira Gershwin died 26 years ago

Ira Gershwin was born on December 6, 1896 as Israel Gershowitz in New York City, New York. He composed the music to the songs I Got Rhythm and The Man I Love. Mr. Gershwin died on August 17, 1983 in Beverly Hills, California.

Ira Gershwin died today – 25 years ago

Lyricist (of I Got Rhythm and Embraceable You) Ira Gershwin was born as Israel Gershowitz on December 6, 1896 in New York City, New York. He said, “A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O.” [Wouldn’t the lack of music mean that we were just speaking?]... Mr. Gershwin died on August 17, 1983 in Beverly Hills, California.

Ira Gershwin died today – 24 years ago

U.S. lyricist Ira Gershwin was born on December 6, 1896 in New York City, New York. He said, “A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O." [Wouldn’t that just be speaking?]... Mr. Gershwin died in 1983 Beverly Hills, California.