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Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 17, 1996) was an American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards, including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written.
Apr 30, 2024 · Irving Caesar was a U.S. lyricist. Caesar worked with Henry Ford during World War I before turning to songwriting. Working with various collaborators, he provided the lyrics for such standards as “Swanee,” “Sometimes I’m Happy,” “Crazy Rhythm,” and “Tea for Two,” one of the most frequently recorded.
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Sep 12, 2020 · Irving Caesar, though, is the forgotten man of the three. Except, of course, whenever he’s remembered. He was a tremendously prolific and successful songwriter.
Irving Caesar's "Sing a Song of Friendship" is a series of 19 songs designed to promote world unity and peace and was inspired by the creation of The United Nations. The subject matter runs the gamut from racial intolerance to making the world of tomorrow safe for everyone, starting today!
Dec 18, 1996 · Irving Caesar, the Tin Pan Alley lyricist who put words to such enduring musical standards as ''Tea for Two,'' ''Swanee,'' ''Is It True What They Say About Dixie?'' and...
Dec 30, 1996 · We remember lyricist IRVING CAESAR who wrote such songs as "Tea for Two," "Swanee," and "I Want to Be Happy." We play a cut from an old album "And Then I Wrote" (Coral Records). CAESAR died...
Dec 19, 1996 · Irving Caesar, lyricist, composer: born New York 4 July 1895; died New York 17 December 1996.
