Tag Archives: George Gershwin

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue: Different Arrangements & Criticisms

Probably no other important work written in America has exceeded the impact of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Since Gershwin has been gone for 70 years now — “Rhapsody” is still played all over the world (and in the United States as well) — he usually gives the essence of the 25-minute piece in different […]

Famous People Born in New York

New York, the Empire State, is situated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is the home of about 20 million people and the third most populous state in the USA. Although the capital city is Albany, the state contains New York City, which is the largest city in the United […]

10 Songs for Summer — Your Classic Warm Weather Playlist

When you’re stuck in rush hour traffic or sweating through lawn chores, there’s nothing like using music to escape, even for a little while, into fond memories. Here are 10 classic songs to welcome you back to the safe days when the time is not about getting to work, but about the summer sun rolling […]

Youngest, Oldest Vice Presidents Offer Clues for Mitt Romney’s Running Mate

Now that Rick Santorum has bowed out of the 2012 GOP nomination race, the next matter for front-runner MItt Romney to attend to will be figuring out a running mate. Jeff Greenfield breaks down some wise choices for Romney’s potential running mate. The former governor of Massachusetts is 65 years old, according to ABC News. […]