Arthur Siegel
Songwriter, Musical Artist
1923 – 1994
Who was Arthur Siegel?
Arthur Siegel was an American songwriter.
Born on December 31, 1923 in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, he grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Siegel studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and studied music at the Juilliard School.
Hits he composed included "Monotonous", "Penny Candy", "Love is a Simple Thing" and "I Want You to Be the First One to Know". His work was featured prominently in the Leonard Sillman-produced revues New Faces of 1952, New Faces of 1956 and New Faces of 1962. Siegel released several recordings of him performing his own music, including 1992's Arthur Siegel Sings Arthur Siegel and 1995's Live at the Ballroom.
Siegel died at the age of 70 on September 13, 1994, at his home in Manhattan due to heart failure.
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- Born
- Dec 31, 1923
Lakewood - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Died
- Sep 13, 1994
Manhattan
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on July 23, 2013
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