Johnny Green

Composer

1908 – 1989

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Who was Johnny Green?

Johnny Green was an American songwriter, composer, musical arranger, and conductor. He was given the nickname "Beulah" by colleague Conrad Salinger. His most famous song was one of his earliest, "Body and Soul". Green was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.

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Born
Oct 10, 1908
New York City
Also known as
  • John Green
  • John Waldo Green
  • John W. Green
  • Beulah
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
  • New York Military Academy
  • Horace Mann School
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
May 15, 1989
Beverly Hills

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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