Summertime
Who
George Gershwin, American Jewish composer (son of Russian-Jewish immigrants), with lyricist DuBose Heyward.
When
1935
Where
United States
'Summertime' is one of the most recorded songs in history, written for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. Its music was composed by George Gershwin, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, with lyrics by DuBose Heyward. Gershwin drew on African-American musical traditions to create the aria.
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.