Summertime
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| Lyric Credits: |
George Gerswhin |
| Music Credits: |
George Gerswhin |
| Producer Credits: |
Francesco Bonifazi and Wendy Lee |
| Publisher Credits: |
George Gerswhin |
| Performance Credits: |
Francesco Bonifazi |
| Label Credits: |
Whistling Toubadour Records |
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Short Song Description:
Child's lullaby from "Porgy and Bess," America's first opera.
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Long Song Description:
Reassuranc of child's safety.
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Story Behind the Song:
Sung twice in "Porgy and Bess" to comfort a crying baby.
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| Song Length: |
4:04 |
| Primary Genre: |
Jazz-Standards |
| Secondary Genre: |
Blues-Gospel |
| Tempo / Feel: |
Slow (71 - 90) |
| Lead Vocal: |
Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: |
Love for Child |
| Subject Matter 2: |
Spirituality |
| Mood 1: |
Poignant |
| Mood 2: |
Moving |
| Similar Artist 1: |
Harry Connick Jr. |
| Similar Artist 2: |
Frank Sinatra |
| Language: |
English |
| Era: |
1960 - 1969 |