"SUMMERTIME" (AND THE LIVING IS EASY) - GEORGE GERSHWIN/ABBIE MITCHELL 1935

"Summertime" is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy on which the opera was based, and Ira Gershwin. The song was recorded for the first time by Abbie Mitchell on July 19, 1935, with George Gershwin playing the piano and conducting the orchestra. (Source: Wikipedia) Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas. Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. If you like Fay and Erskine's videos, tips would be much appreciated! Here's the link to drop a few dollars! - https://www.paypal.me/youngheartsforever Thank you! FEEL FREE TO SHARE! FOLLOW AT TIKTOK.COM/@YOUNGHEARTSFOREVER #Summertime #GeorgeGershwin #PorgyandBe #AbbieMitchell #famousmusicals #DuBoseHeyward #popularjazzsongs #IraGershwin