Rhapsody in Blue

I don't know if you know this, but Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin is my absolute favorite song of all time. Many people will recognize this song from the old United Airlines commercials. When I was in Cleveland last week walking through Tower City Center I heard the song coming from somewhere and I stopped dead in my tracks to listen to the rest of it. Whenever I listen to Rhapsody in Blue I'm reminded of why I love it so much. The song is so rich and full. It really feels like the music is telling a story with ups, downs, and plot twists. It really shows George Gershwin's brilliance. If you're not necessarily familiar with the name, you've probably heard some of his songs, which have become American standards. Some of his songs include I Got Rhythm, Let's Call the Whole Thing Off, and Someone to Watch Over Me. Anyway, back to Rhapsody in Blue. My favorite rendition is the one by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andre Previn. No other performance I've heard brings the song to life as much as this. Please do me and yourself a favor and take a listen. Enjoy! :)

p.s. The song is about 15 minutes long, so you might want to settle in for a long winter's nap or have it on in the background while you do other stuff.