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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 was an award-winning songwriter, composer, author and publisher who wrote many songs for films, Broadway and popular music. He collaborated with Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne and James Van Heusen, and won four Oscars for Best Song.
- June 18, 1913
- January 15, 1993
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.
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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 was a prolific songwriter, composer, and producer who won four Oscars and wrote many classic songs for films and Broadway shows. He collaborated with Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and James Van Heusen, and wrote the theme songs for \"Married... with Children\" and \"Day by Day\".
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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Jan 16, 1993 · By MYRNA OLIVER. Jan. 16, 1993 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. Sammy Cahn, the burlesque violinist who grew up to write some of America’s favorite songs and win four Academy Awards for such tunes...
Jan 16, 1993 · Sammy Cahn, one of the last American songwriters to embody the scrappy can-do spirit of Tin Pan Alley, died yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 79.
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