164 Ira Gershwin Birthday Tribute 3

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Ira Gershwin on what would have been his 86th birthday. While Gershwin is perhaps best known for the songs he wrote with his brother George, this program focuses on his collaborations with other composers, including Harold Arlen, Burton Lane, and Kurt Weill.   Featured songs: “Younger Generation”, Put Me to the Test”, “Long Ago and Far Away”, “Sing Me Not a Ballad”, “There’ll Be Life, Love, and Laughter”, “Cozy Nook Song”, “You’d Be Hard to Replace”, and “The Man That Got Away”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices