George Gershwin

George Gershwin was one of the prominent composers and songwriters of the 20th century. He composed scores for Broadway musicals and wrote some of the most memorable songs of our time, including "I've Got a Crush on You," "I Got Rhythm" and "Someone to Watch Over Me." Gershwin wrote over a thousand songs and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

This Day in Music History: 1972 - James Taylor married singer/songwriter Carly Simon. His distinctive voice, his personal style of playing the guitar and his touching songs are but some of the reasons why James Taylor is one of the artists who continue to inspire many singer/songwriters of today. With songs like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got A Friend" under his belt, James Taylor enjoys career longevity that other musicians aspire for.