Ira Gershwin the US in 1891. Ira's siblings were George (Jacob, b. 1898), Arthur (b. 1900) and Frances (b. 1906). Morris changed the family name to "Gershwine" (or alternatively "Gershvin") well before their children rose to fame; it was not spelled "Gershwin" until later. Shy in his youth, Ira spent much of his time at home reading, but from grammar school through college he played a prominent part in several school newspapers and magazines. He graduated in 1914 from Townsend Harris High School, a public school for intellectually gifted students, where he met Yip Harburg, with whom he enjoyed a lifelong friendship
Richard Marx songwriting and production discography Richard Marx songwriting and production discography This is a list of Richard Marx's collaborative work as a producer and songwriter for various artists. 1984<br> Kenny Rogers - What About Me Fee Waybill - Read My Lips 1985<br> St. Elmo's Fire soundtrack 1986<br> David Foster - David Foster 1987<br> Richard Carpenter - Time 1988<br> Vixen - Vixen Tequila Sunrise soundtrack 1989<br> Cliff Richard - Stronger Sing soundtrack Now That's What I Call Music 16 (U.K. series) Steve Lukather - Lukather 1990<br> John Farnham - Chain Reaction 1991 Kiri Te Kanawa - Heart To Heart Kiri Te Kanawa - The Kiri Selection