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Lorelei (George Gershwin song)

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Wikipedia article




"'The Lorelei'" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin; it was written for their musical 'Pardon My English' (1933).

It is about the Lorelei legend.

The lyrics of "The Lorelei" are transcribed by Ira Gershwin in 'Lyrics on Several Occasions'.

Notable recordings



*Ella Fitzgerald - 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book' (1959, studio performance)

*Ella Fitzgerald - 'Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife' (1960, live performance)

*Liza Minnelli - 'It Amazes Me' (1965)

References




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