You Must Remember This
Series produced by Allen Secher
It is called The Great American Songbook because its' music remains valid these many years later.You Must Remember This recalls not only the music but the forces behind the evergreen creations. Berlin,Gershwin, Porter-Frank, Ella and Tony. An in depth examination.
The music of America's Greatest Generation is still singable, danceable and hummable. The genius of its composers and lyricists, Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Berlin and a multitude of poetic wizards, translated by the talent of Frank, Ella, Tony, Billie, Mel and Sarah and their fellow contemporaries remains as vibrant today as it was in the middle of the 20th century. You Must Remember This explores this musical culture, its genesis, and its presentation. Each program is themed and illustrated, such as The Indiana Hoosier, Hoagy Carmichael, Porgy and Bess as visioned by countless talents, and Sinatra-the early years.
