The Library of Congress has named Paul McCartney the third recipient of its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “It is hard to think of another performer and composer who has had a more indelible and transformative effect on popular song and music of several different genres,” the Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, said in announcing the award on Monday. Mr. McCartney is the first non-American to win the prize; the previous honorees were Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder. The library said an all-star tribute concert was planned for the spring. Mr. McCartney said that “as a great admirer of the Gershwins’ songs” he was “highly honored” to be given the prize, and the library said he planned to play at the tribute show.
From: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/arts/ ... ize&st=cse
Okay, fine. Three very well-deserving recipients. If Burt isn't the next recipient...!!!!
The Gershwin Prize
Moderator: mark
Re: The Gershwin Prize
Indeed, why did he not get the first one??? Please...