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    Ervin Drake (born Ervin Maurice Druckman; April 3, 1919 – January 15, 2015) was an American songwriter whose works include such American Songbook standards as "I Believe" and "It Was a Very Good Year". He wrote in a variety of styles and his work has been recorded by musicians around the world.

  2. Jan 17, 2015 · Mr. Drake, who wrote lyrics and music, produced television programs and was president of the American Guild of Authors and Composers, died on Thursday at 95 at his home in...

  3. Jan 16, 2015 · Ervin Drake, a prolific songwriter who wrote the words and music of “It Was a Very Good Year,” an introspective ballad that helped define the autumn of Frank Sinatra’s career, and the lyrics for...

  4. Composer and lyricist Ervin Drake had a remarkably varied career, including extensive work as a producer in television and significant activism on behalf of songwriters. He was born Ervin Maurice Druckman in New York City on April 3, 1919.

  5. Nov 13, 2020 · I Believe Composed by Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman, Irvin Graham and Ervin Drake Performed by Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley and Tom Jones Lyrics: I believe, for every drop of rain that falls, a...

  6. Jan 27, 2015 · Ervin Drake, who has died aged 95, was the songwriter behind the Frank Sinatra classic It Was a Very Good Year (1966), Billie Holliday’s heart-wrenching Good Morning Heartache...

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