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Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as Sammy Cahn, was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Sammy Cahn. Soundtrack: Die Hard. Award-winning songwriter ("All the Way" [Academy Award, 1957], "Three Coins in the Fountain" [Academy Award, 1954], "Love and Marriage" [Emmy Award, 1955], "High Hopes" [Academy Award, 1959], "Call Me Irresponsible" [Academy Award, 1963]), composer, author and publisher, educated at Seward Park High School in ...
Sammy Cahn (born June 18, 1913, New York, N. Y., U.S.—died Jan. 15, 1993, Los Angeles) was an American lyricist who, in collaboration with such composers as Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and Jimmy Van Heusen, wrote songs that won four Academy Awards and became number one hits for many performers, notably Frank Sinatra.
One of 20th Century's most successful and admired lyricists. * Sammy Cahn was also the 1983 recipient of The Johnny Mercer Award, the SHOF’s highest honor. Sammy Cahn was nominated for more than 30 Oscars, and won four times. His songs were recorded by virtually every major singer.
Sammy Cahn. Soundtrack: Die Hard. Award-winning songwriter ("All the Way" [Academy Award, 1957], "Three Coins in the Fountain" [Academy Award, 1954], "Love and Marriage" [Emmy Award, 1955], "High Hopes" [Academy Award, 1959], "Call Me Irresponsible" [Academy Award, 1963]), composer, author and publisher, educated at Seward Park High School in ...
Dec 13, 2013 · American songwriter Sammy Cahn, pictured above in 1987, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. He died in 1993, at the age of 79. David Gaywood/AP. 2013 marked the 100th...
In six decades, Sammy Cahn's career spanned every aspect of show business. He was born in New York City on June 18, 1913. At age 15, holding the record for truancy at Seward Park High, he began playing violin in the pit of the Bowery Burlesque. He wrote songs with Saul Chaplin for the famed Cotton Club, which produced " Shoe Shine Boy " for ...
