Grammar Matters And Stuff That Isn't Funny

In this solo ep, Tim talks through the history – and indeed, the controversy – of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. It's one of the most iconic pieces of American music ever composed. But its origin story is a little complicated. Leave it to Timmy to sort it all out!SONGS PLAYED:George Gershwin - Rhapsody in BlueEddie Cantor - If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie!)Willie "The Lion" Smith - Keep Your TemperW.C. Handy - St. Louis BluesPaul Simon - Crazy Love, Vol. IIBéla Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue(grass)FURTHER READING:Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon by Ryan Bañagale‘We must face harms done”: Béla Fleck’s defense of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’DISCLAIMER:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise b