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Brother, can you spare a dime? : the life of composer Jay Gorney / Sondra K. Gorney.
| Author/creator | Gorney, Sondra |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xii, 155 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | In the beginning. Bialystok and the United States ; Moving on ; Hollywood, here he comes ; Meet the people -- Hollywood and the big city. The romance ; MEG carries on ; Moving to New York City ; Branching out ; Reunion -- Surviving. Broadway and TV activities ; The hearings ; Blacklist aftermath ; Meet the people of 1955 ; Survival tactics -- Reviewing our lives, Shedding the past ; Camp time again ; The struggle continues ; Vacationing ; The children grow up -- The beginning of the end. Fatal Bermuda ; Reconciliation ; Father, grandfather, teacher, friend ; The accident ; Greece again and the home ; The memorial. |
| Abstract | In January 2005, the Grammys announced their annual Hall of Fame inductees. Included on the list was Bing Crosby's 1932 recording of 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,' the anthem of the Great Depression. Jay Gorney, who composed the music for this enduring classic, will also be remembered for such standards as 'Baby, Take a Bow' (from the film Stand Up and Cheer), 'You're My Thrill,' and 'What Wouldn't I Do for That Man?' Throughout his lifetime, Gorney wrote hundreds of popular songs for theater, film, and television. In addition to composing, Gorney also produced films and was a distinguished writer and teacher. This memoir by Jay's wife of more than forty-five years chronicles the life of one of American music's most prolific and respected composers, whose humanity, kindness, and courage triumphed over adversity. From Gorney's childhood in Russia to his many stage and screen successes, from his blacklist in the 1950s to his 1962 Tony Award, 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?' is a tribute to this accomplished artist. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005002414 |
| ISBN | 0810856557 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.G647 G67 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |