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Of thee I sing ; Let 'em eat cake

Title
Of thee I sing ; Let 'em eat cake [sound recording] / Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Author
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Publication
New York : CBS Records - Masterworks, 1987.

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AudioUse in library *LZR 1453 (CF) [Disc]Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound
AudioUse in library *LZR 1453 (CF) [Notes]Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
  • McGovern, Maureen.
  • Kert, Larry.
  • Gilford, Jack.
  • Tilson Thomas, Michael, 1944-
  • Orchestra of St. Luke's.
  • New York Choral Artists.
Description
2 sound discs (143 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.
Alternative Title
Let 'em eat cake.
Subjects
Note
  • Program notes and synopsis (4 p.) in English, German and French inserted in container.
  • Contents (cont.) : Let 'em eat cake : Overture; Tweedledee for President; Union Square; Store scene (Shirts by the millions, Comes the revolution, Mine, Climb up the social ladder); The union league; On and on and on; Finale act I (Introduction, I've brushed my teeth; The General's gone to a party, Mothers of the nation, Let 'em eat cake); Blue, blue, blue; Who's the greatest?; The league of nations; No comprenez, no capish, no versteh!; When nations get together; Why speak of money?; Who's the greatest?; Up and at 'em; The trial of Throttlebottom (That's what he did, I know a foul ball, Throttle Throttlebottom); The trial of Wintergreen (It isn't what you did, Mine); First lady and first gent; Hanging Throttlebottom in the morning; Fashion show; Finale ultimo (Of thee I sing).
Contents
Of thee I sing : Overture; Wintergreen for President; Who is the lucky girl to be?; The dimple on my knee; Because, because; Never was there a girl so fair; Some girls can bake a pie; Love is sweeping the country; Of thee I sing; Finale act I (A kiss for Cinderella, Some girls can bake a pie, Of thee I sing); Hello, good morning; Who cares?; The illegitmate daughter; Because, because; Who cares?; The Senator from Minnesota; The Senate; Jilted; I'm about to be a mother; Posterity is just around the corner; Trumpeter blow your golden horn; Finale ultimo (Of thee I sing).
Call Number
*LZR 1453 (CF)
OCLC
17221314
Author
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Title
Of thee I sing ; Let 'em eat cake [sound recording] / Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Imprint
New York : CBS Records - Masterworks, 1987.
Performer
Maureen McGovern, Larry Kert, Jack Gilford, vocals ; Orchestra of St. Luke's ; New York Choral Artists ; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor.
Added Author
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
McGovern, Maureen. Performer
Kert, Larry. Performer
Gilford, Jack. Performer
Tilson Thomas, Michael, 1944-
Orchestra of St. Luke's.
New York Choral Artists.
Added Title
Let 'em eat cake.
Publisher No.
S2M 42522 (SM 42638--SM 42639) CBS
Research Call Number
*LZR 1453 (CF) Program notes on file.
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