Sammy Cahn
American lyricist, songwriter, musician
Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as 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, and won an Oscar four times for his songs, including the popular hit "Three Coins in the Fountain".
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Works
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- An Old Fashioned Christmas
- Can I Come In for a Second?
- Hazel
- Hurdy-Gurdy Man
- I Wouldn’t Trade Christmas
- It’s You or No One
- Jāzep, Jāzep
- Katy Katia Cathérine
- Main Theme From "Paper Tiger"
- Main Title: This Earth Is Mine
- My Little Friend
- Now Is Forever
- Overture
- Prosschai
- Relax Ay Voo
- The Bells of Christmas (Greensleeves)
- The Sound and the Fury
- Thin Man Theme
- Until the Real Thing Comes Along
- Where Walks My True Love
- Who Knows the Answers
- You