For You, for Me, for Evermore
"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, where it was introduced by Dick Haymes and Betty Grable.
Notable recordings
- Margaret Whiting - a single release for Capitol Records .
- Artie Shaw and His Orchestra - recorded in July, 1946 for Musicraft Records.
- Dick Haymes and Judy Garland - a single release for Decca Records. This briefly charted in 1947 in the No. 19 spot.
- 1959 Ella Fitzgerald on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book recorded on the Verve label.
- Clint Eastwood released a version as a single in 1962 on GNP Crescendo Records