Mort Shuman

Singer, Musical Artist

1936 – 1991

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Who was Mort Shuman?

Mort Shuman 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", "Allo Papa Tango Charlie", "Sha Mi Sha", "Un Eté de Porcelaine", and "Brooklyn by the Sea" which became hits in France.

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Born
Nov 12, 1936
Brooklyn
Also known as
  • Mort Schuman
  • Mortimer Shuman
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Abraham Lincoln High School
Lived in
  • Brooklyn
Died
Nov 3, 1991
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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