It's one of the most known melodies the world over. It was used for United Airway commercials for decades.
But have you ever heard it with only piano, played by the guy who wrote it, recorded from a piano roll? Look what I found.
In this episode we will learn about Geroge Gershwin, the Rhapsody in Blue, and the technology used for this recording.
Strike Up the Band Rehearsal
Left Lone Again Blues
Just Snap Your finger
Rhapsody in Blue
Volume 3: Original Performance Rhapsody in Blue
Strike Up The Band Rehearsal
Composed By – George & Ira Gershwin
Performer, Voice – Bobby Clark (2), Gershwin*, McCullough*
Left All Alone Again Blues
Composed By – A. Caldwell, J. Kern*
Just Snap Your Fingers At Care
Composed By – L. Silvers*
Rhapsody In Blue
Composed By – George Gershwin
Piano – George Gershwin
Sleeve Notes – Edward Jablonski, Lawrence D. Stewart
Voice Actor – Bobby Clark (2), Paul McCullough
Original performance George Gershwin – Plays The Rhapsody In Blue
Label: 20th Fox
Released: 1958
Piano roll photo
Other images are Public Domain
Up close piano roll video
Clariona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vxKhpd0vB0
Player piano playing
CJ Covell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mON3dBJiYo
Fox Movietone News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3XwQqTAK3E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQdeTbUDCiw
ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
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