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- Arthur Johnston (10 January 1898 - 1 May 1954) was an American composer/songwriter, best known for his songs Cocktails for Two and Pennies from Heaven, the latter landing him and co-writer Johnny Burke an oscar nomination for Best Original song in 1936.
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Arthur James Johnston (January 10, 1898 – May 1, 1954) was an American composer, conductor, pianist and arranger. Life and career. Born in New York City, he began playing piano in movie houses, and went to work for Fred Fisher 's music publishing company at the age of 16.
Arthur Johnston. Best-known for his work on the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s, composer/arranger Arthur Johnston was born in New York City on January 10, 1898. At 15, he began playing piano at local movie houses, two…. Read Full Biography.
Composer Arthur Johnston was born in New York City on January 10, 1898. In his early career, Johnston performed as a pianist in film theatres and later as a pianist and music director for Irving Berlin’s stage productions.
Arthur Johnston originally did Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again. Arthur Johnston wrote Troubled Waters, Marahuana, Black Moonlight, Pennies from Heaven and other songs.
- January 10, 1898
- May 1, 1954
American composer, born in NYC (January 10, 1898 – May 1, 1954). Johnston worked with Sam Coslow, Johnny Burke, Bing Crosby and many others.
Sep 10, 2014 · Arthur Johnston (10 January 1898 - 1 May 1954) was an American composer/songwriter, best known for his songs Cocktails for Two and Pennies from Heaven, the latter landing him and co-writer Johnny Burke an oscar nomination for Best Original song in 1936.
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