Research Catalog

Title

Of thee I sing [sound recording] : 1952 revival cast recording / [music by George Gershwin ; lyrics by Ira Gershwin].

Author

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.

Publication

[U.S.] : Broadway Angel, p1994.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
• Carson, Jack, 1910-1963.
• Hartman, Paul, 1904-1973.
• Oakes, Betty.
• Levine, Maurice.

Description

1 sound disc (43 min.) : digital, mono.; 4 3/4 in.

Series Statement

Broadway classics ; 37

Subject

• Musicals

Note

• Compact disc.
• Synopsis and program notes by Marc Kirkeby (11 p.) inserted in container.

Performer (note)

• Jack Carson (President John P. Wintergreen) ; Paul Hartman (Vice-President Alexander Throttlebottom) ; Betty Oakes (Mary Turner) ; supporting soloists ; chorus and orchestra ; Maurice Levine, musical director.

Event (note)

• Recorded May 25-26, 1952.

Contents

Prelude ; Wintergreen for president -- Who is the lucky girl to be? -- The dimple on my knee -- Because, because -- Finaletto: Never was there a girl so fair ; Some girls can bake a pie -- Love is sweeping the country -- Of thee I sing -- Finaletto: Supreme Court judges ; Here's a kiss for Cinderella ; I was the most beautiful blossom ; (Reprise) Some girls can bake a pie ; (Reprise) Of thee I sing -- Hello, good morning -- Mine -- Who cares? -- Finaletto: Garçon s'il vous plait ; The illegitimate daughter ; (Reprise) Who cares? ; (Reprise) Because, because -- The Senate roll call ; Impeachment -- Finaletto: Jilted ; I'm about to be a mother -- Trumpeter blow your horn -- Finale.

Call Number

*LDC 30685

LCCN

724356502529

OCLC

36736627

Author

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.

Title

Of thee I sing [sound recording] : 1952 revival cast recording / [music by George Gershwin ; lyrics by Ira Gershwin].

Imprint

[U.S.] : Broadway Angel, p1994.

Series

Broadway classics ; 37

Cast

Jack Carson (President John P. Wintergreen) ; Paul Hartman (Vice-President Alexander Throttlebottom) ; Betty Oakes (Mary Turner) ; supporting soloists ; chorus and orchestra ; Maurice Levine, musical director.

Event

Recorded May 25-26, 1952.

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Added Author

Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Librettist

Carson, Jack, 1910-1963. Performer

Hartman, Paul, 1904-1973. Performer

Oakes, Betty. Performer

Levine, Maurice. Conductor

Other Standard Identifier

724356502529

Publisher No.

ZDM 7 65025 2 9 Broadway Angel

ZDM 2435 65025 2 9 Broadway Angel

ZDM 7 2435 65025 2 9 Broadway Angel

Research Call Number

*LDC 30685 Synopsis and program notes on file.