Apparently, according to American Routes, Duke Ellington was not a fan either. Though he did make a version of it.
Summertime
American Routes on Public Radio International is celebrating Summertime, both the season and song. My favorite is still Janis Joplin. Didn't know The Zombies had a version. My favorite song the first hour - Watermelon Man. Anyone else listen this week? Favorites?
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It's simply a solid melody that allows for a wide variety of interpretations. Prince doing a soundcheck giving it what I imagine a bit more funk than I believe Gershwin could have ever brought to the table ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OF3LOPAbe4 |
Carol Kidd does a nice job on Summertime. The harmonica player and the pianist are really good too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQBDEz9KBHk&ab_channel=Cangouro |
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