The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, with lyrics by DuBose Heyward. It has been recorded and adapted into many different styles of music, becoming one of the most famous and best loved songs ever written.
Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
The classic song "Summertime" originated from George Gershwin's 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, with lyrics written by DuBose Heyward and officially credited to Ira Gershwin, despite his limited involvement.
