George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems [Nonesuch #1] (1998)

About this title: To mark the George Gershwin centenary, Nonesuch Records compiled this selection of songs that originally appeared on the five studio cast albums -- Girl Crazy, Strike Up the Band, Lady, Be Good!, Pardon My English, and Oh, Kay! -- that the company issued between 1990 and 1995 in connection with Roxbury Recordings, the Gershwin family label. In keeping with its title, the album includes both well-known songs such as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Fascinating Rhythm," and "I've Got a Crush on You" and obscurities such as "When Our Ship Comes Sailing In" (which was cut from Oh, Kay!) and "Meadow ... read more

Tracks:

1. Little Jazz Bird [Gershwin/Gershwin]
2. But Not for Me [Gershwin/Gershwin]
3. I Don't Think I'll Fall in Love Today [Gershwin/Gershwin]
4. Barbary Coast [Gershwin/Gershwin]
5. Could You Use Me? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
6. Someone to Watch Over Me [Gershwin/Gershwin]
7. Fascinating Rhythm [Gershwin/Gershwin]
8. How Long Has This Been Going On? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
9. Meadow Serenade [From Strike Up the Band] [Gershwin/Gershwin]
10. My Cousin in Milwaukee [Gershwin/Gershwin]
11. Isn't It a Pity? [Gershwin/Gershwin]
12. Somebody Loves Me [DeSylva/Gershwin/Ma]
13. When Our Ship Comes Sailing In [Dietz/Gershwin/Gers]
14. Maybe [Gershwin/Gershwin]
15. I've Got a Crush on You [Gershwin/Gershwin]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.