Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin is a studio album released in 1958 by Mercury Records, produced by Bob Shad. The album is entirely dedicated to the compositions of George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and features orchestral arrangements by Hal Mooney.
Recorded in 1957 in New York, the album includes classics such as 'Summertime', 'Someone to Watch Over Me', and 'They Can't Take That Away from Me'. Vaughan's performance is considered one of the definitive versions of these Great American Songbook standards.
The album was a critical and commercial success, cementing Vaughan as one of the finest interpreters of Gershwin. Her vocal approach, combining jazz technique with lyrical sensitivity, has been praised for decades. It is one of the most iconic titles in her discography.