Ira Gerswhin, the brother of George Gershwin, was born on this day in 1896. In the introduction to his collection of lyrics, he wrote, "Any resemblance to actual poetry, living or dead, is highly improbable." Two of his most famous songs are "I've Got Rhythm" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off". Ira once heard a radio announcer say, "Here is a new song by George Gershwin and his lovely wife Ira."