Sammy Cahn

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1913 – 1993

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Who was Sammy Cahn?

Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He and his collaborators had a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, but also enjoyed hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin. He won the Academy Award four times for his songs, including the popular song "Three Coins in the Fountain".

Among his most enduring songs is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", cowritten with Jule Styne in 1945.

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Born
Jun 18, 1913
Lower East Side
Also known as
  • S. Cahn
  • Samuel Cohen
  • Cahn
  • Sammy Kahn
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Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Seward Park Campus
Died
Jan 15, 1993
Los Angeles

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on July 23, 2013

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