danasgoodstuff Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Gershwin Prize totally deserved, if kinda obviously so, but if it's a songwriter's prize why are all the recipiants so far (except co-sinner Hal David) more or less also performers? co-winner! Edited July 9, 2015 by danasgoodstuff typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeith Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Gershwin Prize totally deserved, if kinda obviously so, but if it's a songwriter's prize why are all the recipiants so far (except co-sinner Hal David) more or less also performers? co-winner!bout time...yeah he so deserves it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneiac Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Gershwin Prize totally deserved, if kinda obviously so, but if it's a songwriter's prize why are all the recipiants so far (except co-sinner Hal David) more or less also performers? co-winner!I suppose the winners are performers because part of description of the prize in the article : The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors living musical artists whose lifetime contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations.That "entertaining and informing audiences" part probably gets heavy consideration and is why singer-songwriters get more attention in the process.But if it's an award to honor "popular song", it's a shame they missed the opportunity to honor Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller while both men were alive. Or the Sherman Brothers. I suppose Stephen Sondheim would not merit consideration (not that he needs any more honors/awards) because he really has written only one popular song, "Send In The Clowns". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 willie who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 willie who?I don't think it's Wee Willie WInkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Bobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 I was hoping for Willie Mays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Say hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JSngry Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 http://www.cheezeball.net/mp3s/WeeWillieShantz-HushPuppyHush-OddballAuditoriumVersion.mp3http://www.cheezeball.net/mp3s/WeeWillieShantz-CooCooBird-OddballAuditoriumVersion.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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