"Summertime"

The brilliant tune "Summertime" was originally written by George Gershwin for the musical Porgy & Bess.



Porgy & Bess has to feature some of the most inspiring tunes. I had the fortune of getting into it through a band arrangement of the entire musical. Again fortunate, I played the flute, which showcased some of the musical's most beautiful melodies.

Why I return to my love for this musical is because I have been easing my way back into the Zombies. They do a terrific cover of "Summertime" that pushes and pulls better than any other version i've heard. It's the perfect arrangement, tailored for their band and style of music.

I am completely inspired and smitten by this cover.