2006-10-28 15:11:36 · 16 answers · asked by Peter R 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
This is a song written by George Gershwin for the musical "Porgy and Bess " and the first version was obviously that one.
2006-10-28 15:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel Maria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Summertime was originally composed by George Gershwin in 1933. It was first sung by Billie Holiday. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong did it as a duet. Sam Cooke did it as a pop song in 57 and Janis Joplin did it as a blues rock version. Hope all this helps.
2006-10-28 15:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As been said before, the song is from the Gershwin musical Porgy and Bess and the original singer was Paul Robeson.
Download the original version here:
2006-10-28 15:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by mclarennorman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about the original, but I suggest (if you're of a similar vintage 2 myself) you listen to the versions from the 80's by both FunBoy 3 and Bronski Beat. A classic song, given 2 vastly different modern(ish now, sadly!!) interpretations. CLASS!!!!!!
2006-10-28 17:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Confused Gypo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday did great versions.
Leona did an amazing version on X-Factor on saturday night.
2006-10-30 04:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by beckham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billie Holiday
2006-10-28 15:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by jenii75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many cover versions, beleive the original was recorded by the jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.
covers by dinah washington, nina simone, billie holiday et al.
2006-10-28 22:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by phooey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gene vincent did a rockin' version in the 50s
2006-10-31 08:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by boring old fart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Ella Fitzgerald- fantastic version!!
2006-10-28 15:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by Liz F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ella Fitzgerald one of the greatest jazz singers
2006-10-29 00:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by CarolN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋