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Mortimer Shuman (12 November 1938 – 2 November 1991) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas". He also wrote and sang many songs in French, such as "Le Lac Majeur", "Papa-Tango-Charly", "Sha Mi Sha", "Un Été de Porcelaine", and "Brooklyn by the Sea ...
Mortimer Shuman was born on 12 November 1938 in Brighton Beach (Brooklyn by the Sea, as he called it in his 1973 song of that name). His parents, Louis and Esther, were immigrant Polish Jews. He lived in the same apartment block as Neil Sedaka and both of them learnt classical piano at the Juillard School of Music.
Learn about Mort Shuman, a legendary songwriter and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Explore his biography, discography, awards, and culinary passion.
Ahmet Ertegun Award. The songwriter of such immortal classics as “Save the Last Dance for Me.”. Mort Shuman was fluent in the current musical trends and all musical genres, as well as several languages. With songwriting partner Doc Pomus, he wrote hits for Elvis, the Drifters and more.
Mort Shuman. Inductee. 1936- 1991 Born/Died. 1992 Inducted. Had major career as pop singer in France. Brooklyn-born Mort Shuman inherited from his parents a passion for art and music. He studied philosophy at school, but despite being accepted at City College of New York, Shuman opted for a career in music and began writing songs.
7,448,781 Plays - Mort Shuman & Doc Pomus. US Chart 1 US Chart (R&B) 1 UK Chart 2. The Drifters. US Chart (Country) 3 US Chart (Adult Contemporary) 12 US Chart 45 ...
