“Embraceable You” was written in 1930 by George Gershwin (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics) for the Broadway musical Girl Crazy. The song was first introduced on stage by Ginger Rogers, and soon became a jazz and pop standard. Legendary versions by Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald kept it alive across decades, cementing it as one of the most beloved Gershwin ballads. Here, Jason Paul performs “Embraceable You” with acoustic guitar and voice, bringing a stripped-down interpretation of a timeless standard from the Great American Songbook. 👉 Quiz: Which Broadway show first featured “Embraceable You”? 👇 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net

Embraceable You was written in 1930 by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin for the Broadway musical Girl Crazy. The song quickly became one of the defining ballads of the American standard repertoire, known for its unusual melodic movement and intimate lyric. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, and Nat King Cole, reflecting its long life across jazz, Broadway, and vocal pop traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Embraceable You Written by: George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin (1930) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar