By Strauss
| "By Strauss" | |
|---|---|
| Song by George Gershwin | |
| Composer(s) | George Gershwin |
| Lyricist(s) | Ira Gershwin |
"By Strauss" is a 1936 song composed by
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Lyrics
The singer sings how he doesn't like
An der schönen blauen Donau ("Let the Danube flow along"), Die Fledermaus ("and the Fledermaus") and Wein, Weib und Gesang ("Keep the wine and give me song").[1]
History
Performed by the Gershwins at private parties, Vincente Minnelli included it in his 1936 revue The Show Is On, where it was introduced by Gracie Barrie and Robert Shafter.[2]
It was then performed by Gene Kelly, Georges Guétary, and Oscar Levant (dubbed by Mack McLean) in Minnelli's 1951 film An American in Paris.[3]
The song was also featured in the 2012 musical Nice Work If You Can Get It, performed by the character Estonia Dulworth in a counterpoint with a reprise of "Sweet and Lowdown".
Notable recordings
- Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band - All Smiles (1968)
- Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook(1959)
- Tony Jay - Poets on Broadway (2005)
Many other artists have also recorded the song.[4]
References
- ^ "genius.com". genius.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "Internet Broadway Database". ibdb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "Internet Movie Database". imdb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
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