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Highlights from "Porgy and Bess"

Lawrence Tibbett · 1939

27 min · 9 tracks · opera

A lush blend of operatic grandeur and soulful resonance, capturing the essence of Gershwin's American folk opera.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    It Ain’t Necessarily So — This track showcases Tibbett's powerful vocal delivery and captures the playful yet poignant nature of the lyrics, making it a highlight of the album.
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    Bess, You Is My Woman Now — This duet beautifully illustrates the emotional depth of the characters, with Tibbett’s voice blending seamlessly with his counterpart, creating an intimate moment within the opera.
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    I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ — In this upbeat number, Tibbett's charisma shines through as he delivers a message of contentment amidst poverty, embodying the spirit of resilience central to Gershwin’s work.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 It Ain’t Necessarily So 3:00
  • 2 The Buzzard Song 3:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Scene: “Summertime” and Crap Game 1:15
  • 2 A Woman Is a Sometime Thing 2:01
  • 3 Bess, You Is My Woman Now 4:55

Disc 3

  • 1 I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ 3:05
  • 2 Where Is My Bess? 3:04

Disc 4

  • 1 Lullaby (“Summertime and the Livin’ Is Easy”) 2:28
  • 2 My Man’s Gone Now 4:08

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