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"'''I've Got a Crush on You'''" is a song composed by [[George Gershwin]], with lyrics by [[Ira Gershwin]]. It is unique among Gershwin compositions in that it was used for two different Broadway productions: ''[[Treasure Girl]]'' (1928), when it was introduced by [[Clifton Webb]] and [[Mary Hay (actress)|Mary Hay]], and ''[[Strike Up the Band (musical)|Strike Up the Band]]'' (1930), when it was sung by Doris Carson and Gordon Smith.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internet Broadway Database|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/strike-up-the-band-11031/#songs|website=ibdb.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref> It was later included in the tribute musical ''[[Nice Work If You Can Get It (musical)|Nice Work If You Can Get It]]'' (2012), in which it was sung by [[Jennifer Laura Thompson]]. When covered by Frank Sinatra he was a part of Columbia records.
"'''I've Got a Crush on You'''" is a song composed by [[George Gershwin]], with lyrics by [[Ira Gershwin]]. It is unique among Gershwin compositions in that it was used for two different Broadway productions: ''[[Treasure Girl]]'' (1928), when it was introduced by [[Clifton Webb]] and [[Mary Hay (actress)|Mary Hay]], and ''[[Strike Up the Band (musical)|Strike Up the Band]]'' (1930), when it was sung by Doris Carson and Gordon Smith.<ref>{{cite web|title=Internet Broadway Database|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/strike-up-the-band-11031/#songs|website=ibdb.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref> It was later included in the tribute musical ''[[Nice Work If You Can Get It (musical)|Nice Work If You Can Get It]]'' (2012), in which it was sung by [[Jennifer Laura Thompson]]. When covered by Frank Sinatra he was a part of Columbia Records.


It is considered a [[jazz standard]], primarily of the [[vocal jazz|vocal]] repertoire, thanks to recordings by singers such as [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sarah Vaughan]] and [[Ella Fitzgerald]]. Instrumental versions have also been recorded by [[Nat Adderley]], [[Ike Quebec]] and others.
It is considered a [[jazz standard]], primarily of the [[vocal jazz|vocal]] repertoire, thanks to recordings by singers such as [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sarah Vaughan]], and [[Ella Fitzgerald]]. Instrumental versions have also been recorded by [[Nat Adderley]], [[Ike Quebec]], and others.


==Notable recordings==
==Notable recordings==
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*[[Ella Fitzgerald]] - ''[[Ella Sings Gershwin]]'' (1950), ''[[Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook]]'' (1959), and ''[[Nice Work If You Can Get It (album)|Nice Work If You Can Get It]]'', a 1983 Pablo release with [[André Previn]]
*[[Ella Fitzgerald]] - ''[[Ella Sings Gershwin]]'' (1950), ''[[Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook]]'' (1959), and ''[[Nice Work If You Can Get It (album)|Nice Work If You Can Get It]]'', a 1983 Pablo release with [[André Previn]]
*[[Gene Kelly]] - an outtake from the film ''[[An American in Paris (film)|An American in Paris]]'' (1951).<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/an-american-in-paris-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0000188296|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gene Kelly]] - an outtake from the film ''[[An American in Paris (film)|An American in Paris]]'' (1951).<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/an-american-in-paris-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0000188296|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bing Crosby]] recorded the song in 1956<ref>{{cite web|title=A Bing Crosby Discography|url=http://www.bingmagazine.co.uk/bingmagazine/CBS.html |website=BING magazine|publisher=International Club Crosby|access-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> for use on his [[The Bing Crosby Show (1954–1956)|radio show]] and it was subsequently included in the box set ''The Bing Crosby CBS Radio Recordings (1954-56)'' issued by [[Mosaic Records]] (catalog MD7-245) in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-bing-crosby-cbs-radio-recordings-1954-56-mw0001951404|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bing Crosby]] recorded the song in 1956<ref>{{cite web|title=A Bing Crosby Discography|url=http://www.bingmagazine.co.uk/bingmagazine/CBS.html |website=BING magazine|publisher=International Club Crosby|access-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> for use on his [[The Bing Crosby Show (1954–1956)|radio show]] and it was subsequently included in the box set ''The Bing Crosby CBS Radio Recordings (1954–56)'' issued by [[Mosaic Records]] (catalog MD7-245) in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-bing-crosby-cbs-radio-recordings-1954-56-mw0001951404|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 10, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dinah Washington]] - ''[[In the Land of Hi-Fi (Dinah Washington album)|In the Land of Hi-Fi]]'' (1956)
* [[Dinah Washington]] for her album ''[[In the Land of Hi-Fi (Dinah Washington album)|In the Land of Hi-Fi]]'' (1956).<ref>{{cite web|title=www.allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-the-land-of-hi-fi-mw0000192640|website=allmusic.com|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Nat Adderley]] - ''[[Work Song (Nat Adderly album)|Work Song]]'' (1960)
*[[Nat Adderley]] - ''[[Work Song (Nat Adderly album)|Work Song]]'' (1960)
*[[Anna Maria Alberghetti]] - for her album ''I Can't Resist You'' (1957).<ref>{{cite web|title=Discogs.com|url=https://www.discogs.com/Anna-Maria-Alberghetti-I-Cant-Resist-You/master/918227|website=Discogs.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Maria Alberghetti]] - for her album ''I Can't Resist You'' (1957).<ref>{{cite web|title=Discogs.com|url=https://www.discogs.com/Anna-Maria-Alberghetti-I-Cant-Resist-You/master/918227|website=Discogs.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Sammy Davis Jr.]] - for his album ''[[Mood to Be Wooed]]'' (1958).
*[[Sammy Davis Jr.]] - for his album ''[[Mood to Be Wooed]]'' (1958).
*[[Julie London]] - included in her album ''[[Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast]]'' (1967).
*[[Julie London]] - included in her album ''[[Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast]]'' (1967).
*[[Rosemary Clooney]] - ''[[Everything's Coming Up Rosie]]'' (1977) and for the album ''Gershwin 100'' (1998).<ref>{{cite web|title=Discogs.com|url=https://www.discogs.com/Matt-Catingub-Gershwin-100/release/8029858|website=Discogs.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosemary Clooney]] - ''[[Everything's Coming Up Rosie]]'' (1977) and for the album ''Gershwin 100'' (1998).<ref>{{cite web|title=Discogs.com|url=https://www.discogs.com/Matt-Catingub-Gershwin-100/release/8029858|website=Discogs.com|date=1998 |access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Cleo Laine]] - for her album ''That Old Feeling'' (1987).<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/that-old-feeling-mw0000188422|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Cleo Laine]] - for her album ''That Old Feeling'' (1987).<ref>{{cite web|title=allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/that-old-feeling-mw0000188422|website=allmusic.com|access-date=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Linda Ronstadt]], on the album ''[[What's New (Linda Ronstadt album)|What's New]]'' (US AC #7, Canada AC #1, 1983). Ronstadt previously performed the song on "[[The Muppet Show]]".
*[[Linda Ronstadt]], on the album ''[[What's New (Linda Ronstadt album)|What's New]]'' (1983)<ref>{{cite web|title=www.allmusic.com|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/whats-new-mw0000195540|website=www.allmusic.com|accessdate=July 1, 2024}}</ref> :(US AC #7, Canada AC #1, 1983). Ronstadt previously performed the song on "[[The Muppet Show]]".
*[[Carol Sloane]] on ''[[But Not for Me (album)|But Not For Me]]'' (1986)
*[[Carol Sloane]] on ''[[But Not for Me (album)|But Not For Me]]'' (1986)
*Frank Sinatra and [[Barbra Streisand]] from ''[[Duets (Frank Sinatra album)]]'' (1993)
*Frank Sinatra and [[Barbra Streisand]] from ''[[Duets (Frank Sinatra album)]]'' (1993)

Latest revision as of 19:52, 1 July 2024

"I've Got a Crush on You"
Song
Published1930 by New World Music
Composer(s)George Gershwin
Lyricist(s)Ira Gershwin

"I've Got a Crush on You" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It is unique among Gershwin compositions in that it was used for two different Broadway productions: Treasure Girl (1928), when it was introduced by Clifton Webb and Mary Hay, and Strike Up the Band (1930), when it was sung by Doris Carson and Gordon Smith.[1] It was later included in the tribute musical Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), in which it was sung by Jennifer Laura Thompson. When covered by Frank Sinatra he was a part of Columbia Records.

It is considered a jazz standard, primarily of the vocal repertoire, thanks to recordings by singers such as Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. Instrumental versions have also been recorded by Nat Adderley, Ike Quebec, and others.

Notable recordings

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Film appearances

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References

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