Fascinating Rhythm Fascinating Rhythm "Fascinating Rhythm" is a popular song written by George Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was first introduced by Cliff Edwards, Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire in the Broadway musical "Lady Be Good." The Astaires also recorded the song on April 19, 1926 in London with George Gershwin on the piano (English Columbia 3968 or 8969). A large number of recorded versions exist. One of the rarest recordings is one by Joe Bari (a pseudonym of Anthony Dominick Benedetto, later better known as Tony Bennett) for Leslie Records in 1949 and issued as catalog number
Adele Astaire after a successful stint with Fred in the revue "The Band Wagon" on Broadway, Astaire retired from the stage. On May 9 of that year, Astaire married Lord Charles Cavendish, receiving the courtesy title of "Lady Charles". They moved to County Waterford in Ireland, where they lived at Lismore Castle. She had three children: a daughter in 1933 and twin sons in 1935, all of whom died soon after birth. She visited Hollywood and appeared in January 1936 on the Music Variety Show, but she admitted to feeling intimidated by her brother's reputation. During their partnership, Fred, whose perfectionism earned