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Album

American Legends

by George Gershwin

Label
Stanyan Records
Catalogue no.
12 743
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
1:02:03

“American Legends” is an album by George Gershwin on Stanyan Records. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 1:02:03. Jazz standards on the record include “Embraceable You”, “The Man I Love”, “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Our Love is Here to Stay”. The line-up features Al Jolson (vocals), Dinah Shore (vocals), George Gershwin (piano), Harry Zimmermann and His Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Paul Whiteman (conductor).

Who played on American Legends

  • Al Jolson vocals on 1 track
  • Dinah Shore vocals on 1 track
  • George Gershwin piano on 1 track
  • Harry Zimmermann and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 1 track
  • Paul Whiteman conductor on 1 track
  • Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra performing orchestra on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Somebody Loves Me standard — George Gershwin 3:21
  2. 2 Embraceable You standard — George Gershwin 2:55
  3. 3 Lady Be Good 3:35
  4. 4 The Man I Love standard — George Gershwin 3:04
  5. 5 An American in Paris — George Gershwin 16:27
  6. 6 Nice Work If You Can Get It standard — George Gershwin 2:05
  7. 7 Variations on I Got Rhythm — George Gershwin 8:57
  8. 8 They Can’t Take That Away From Me standard — George Gershwin 2:57
  9. 9 Three Preludes — George Gershwin 4:56
  10. 10 Rhapsody In Blue — George Gershwin 9:01
  11. 11 Our Love Is Here To Stay standard — George Gershwin 2:49
  12. 12 Swanee — George Gershwin 1:55

More albums by George Gershwin

Porgy and Bess (highlights) · Philips Concert în Fa pentru pian și orchestră / Rhapsody in Blue · Electrecord New York Philharmonics: Selections Gershwin Favourites Rhapsody in Blue Peter Pechersky Plays · Мелодия American Portraits: Rhapsody in Blue and other Masterpieces · LaserLight Digital Gershwin Rediscovered · Carlton Classics Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F/Etc. · Deutsche Grammophon Porgy and Bess An American in Paris / Promenade / Catfish Row (Suite from “Porgy and Bess”) / “I Got Rhythm” Variations · MMG Gershwin - London Philharmonic Orchestra

Frequently asked questions

Who played on American Legends?

The line-up of American Legends includes Al Jolson (vocals), Dinah Shore (vocals), George Gershwin (piano), Harry Zimmermann and His Orchestra (performing orchestra), Paul Whiteman (conductor) and Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra (performing orchestra).

Which label released American Legends?

American Legends was released on Stanyan Records (12 743).

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