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elleng

(130,865 posts) Wed May 13, 2020, 04:06 PM May 2020

George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

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George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (Original Post) elleng May 2020 OP

I just love this song. smirkymonkey May 2020 #1

I believe this is the first recording from 1924 LeftInTX May 2020 #2

Thanks! elleng May 2020 #3

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

1. I just love this song.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2020, 11:10 PM

May 2020

One of my favorites of all time. It is ageless, timeless, incomparable. Just a beautiful dream!

LeftInTX

(25,245 posts)

2. I believe this is the first recording from 1924

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2020, 12:46 AM

May 2020

It sounds different and very 1920's. Gershwin is playing the piano. Modern versions are 18 minutes and the original is played in only 9 minutes at a much faster tempo.

elleng

(130,865 posts)

3. Thanks!

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #2)

Thu May 14, 2020, 12:54 AM

May 2020

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