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Topic: Sammy CAHN
Composer Sammy Cahn wrote the lyrics to some of America's most popular songs, recorded by Frank Sinatra and dozens of other artists. Cahn died 15 years ago, but Mike O'Sullivan reports, a recent tribute to the composer reintroduced his music to a new generation.
Topic: Sammy CAHN
18 JUNE 1913 - Birth of Sammy Cahn (Samuel Cohen), American composer, lyricist. Much of Sammy Cahn's early work was written in partnership with Saul Chaplin. Billed simply as "Cahn and Chaplin" (in the manner of "Rodgers and Hart"). Sammy Cahn was a 4-time Academy Award-winning American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to tin pan alley and Broadway songs, as recorded by Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin. Death: January 15, 1993.
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