Who wrote the "Summertime" song?

Answer by  Tombo (106)

The music for "Summertime" was written by famed composer George Gershwin, with lyrics penned by DuBose Heyward. It was originally written for Gershwin's musical "Porgy and Bess."

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

"Summertime", an enduring classic, had lyrics by Dubose Heyward and music by George Gershwin. It was one of the songs in the 1935 musical "Porgy and Bess". It has been covered many times over the years, including being sung by Adam Lambert in the 2009 American Idol competition.