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James Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock; January 26, 1913 – February 6, 1990 [1]) was an American composer. He wrote songs for films, television and theater, and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song. [2] Life and career. Born in Syracuse, New York, Van Heusen began writing music while at high school.
Learn about the life and career of Jimmy Van Heusen, one of the most accomplished songwriters in history. He wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and many movies, winning four Oscars and an Emmy award.
Explore the list of some of the top songs that Jimmy Van Heusen composed out of his 1,000 plus compositions. Find classics like Ain’t That A Kick In The Head, Moonlight Becomes You, and more.
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Jimmy Van Heusen (born Jan. 26, 1913, Syracuse, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 7, 1990, Rancho Mirage, Calif.) was a U.S. songwriter who composed for films, stage musicals, and recordings that most often featured singers Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Jimmy Van Heusen, one of the most accomplished songwriters in history. He won four Oscars and one Emmy for his songs, and wrote for Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and other stars.
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Four Oscars for Best Song including for "All The Way" and "High Hopes". Composer Jimmy Van Heusen was born Edward Chester Babcock, in Syracuse, New York on January 26, 1913. Growing up in Syracuse, he began writing songs while still in high school.
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