Irving Caesar

Composer

1895 – 1996

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Who was Irving Caesar?

Irving Caesar 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. He was born and died in New York. In 1972 he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Born
Jul 4, 1895
New York City
Also known as
  • Caesar, Irving
  • Isaac Caesar
  • Isidor Keiser
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Chappaqua Mountain Institute
  • City College of New York
Died
Dec 18, 1996
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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