Composer

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George Gershwin

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Song: Popular

Compose Date

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1925

Average_duration

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2:37

"That Certain Feeling" is a musical comedy with music composed by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by George S. Kaufman and Irving Berlin. The show premiered on November 3, 1925, at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. The plot of the show revolves around a wealthy socialite named Josephine Spalding, who is bored with her life and decides to take up a career in the theater. She enlists the help of a struggling playwright named Larry Renault to write a play for her, but their collaboration is complicated by their romantic feelings for each other. The show features several memorable songs, including "I Can't Be Bothered Now," "Looking for a Boy," and "Do-Do-Do." The music is characterized by Gershwin's signature blend of jazz and classical styles, with catchy melodies and clever lyrics. "That Certain Feeling" was part of a wave of musical comedies that dominated Broadway in the 1920s and 1930s. These shows were known for their lighthearted plots, catchy tunes, and glamorous settings, and they provided a welcome escape from the hardships of the Great Depression. Despite its initial success, "That Certain Feeling" has not remained as popular as some of Gershwin's other works, such as "Porgy and Bess" and "An American in Paris." However, it remains an important part of the Gershwin canon and a testament to his enduring influence on American music.

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