Tuesday, December 05, 2006

ON THIS DAY: December 6

American lyricist Ira Gershwin (above right) was born in New York City in 1896. He collaborated with his brother George (above left)to create many Broadway successes including; Lady Be Good, Funny Face, Strike Up the Band, and songs such as The Man I Love, Someone to Watch Over Me, and I Got Rhythm. Ira died in 1983.

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