For You, For Me, For Evermore Explained

"For You, For Me, For Evermore" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.

Written around 1936-7, it was rediscovered by Ira Gershwin when he was preparing music for The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1946), where it was introduced by Dick Haymes and Betty Grable.

Notable recordings

• Margaret Whiting - a single release for Capitol Records (catalog No. 294) (1946).^[1]
• Artie Shaw and His Orchestra (vocal by Mel Tormé) - recorded in July, 1946 for Musicraft Records (catalog No. 412).^[2]
• Dick Haymes and Judy Garland - a single release for Decca Records (catalog No. 23687). This briefly charted in 1947 in the No. 19 spot.^[3]
• Clint Eastwood released a version as a single in 1962 on GNP Crescendo Records^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Online Discographical Project. 78discography.com. January 15, 2018.
2. Web site: The Online Discographical Project. 78discography.com. January 15, 2018.
3. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 170. registration.
4. 16 - Clint Eastwood - For You, For Me For Evermore (1962) [Bonus Track] ]. 2021-10-29 . Rum 'n' Coconutwater . 2024-07-17 . YouTube.