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Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World

GERSHWIN'S SUMMERTIME: THE SONG THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD

Directed by James Maycock
United Kingdom, 2011
Documentary, Music

Synopsis

“Summertime” is the most covered song on the planet. At least 25,000 versions of it exist. This documentary looks at its history, how it came to be created, and its subsequent history as it traveled through time and around the world.

Synopsis

“Summertime” is the most covered song on the planet. At least 25,000 versions of it exist. This documentary looks at its history, how it came to be created, and its subsequent history as it traveled through time and around the world.