Ira Gershwin

Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) was born Israel Gershovitz and was 21 months older than his brother George Gershwin. An introverted man, he was overshadowed by his brother’s success, but he displayed his skill as a lyricist not only in his brother’s songs, but also for songwriters such as Kurt Weill and Jerome Kern after George’s death.