The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how t… - George Gershwin

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The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how to dress 'em up.

George Gershwin

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Jacob Gershowitz (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937), better known as George Gershwin, was an American songwriter and composer who worked in both popular and classical styles. Most of his songs were written to words by his brother Ira Gershwin.

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Birth Name: Jacob Gershwine

Alternative Names: Jacob Gershvin • Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz • George Jacob Gershwin • Dzhordzh Gershvin • Gershwin

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The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how to dress 'em up. - George Gershwin

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