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Sammy Cahn (Cohen)

Also Known As: "Samuel", "Sam"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, New York County, New York, United States
Death: January 15, 1993 (79)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States (Heart failure)
Place of Burial: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Abraham Cohen and Elka Cohen
Husband of Private
Ex-husband of Gloria Delson
Father of Steve Khan and Private
Brother of Private; Harry Cohen; Pearl Zodikoff; Private and Private

Occupation: Lyricist, composer
Managed by: Charlie Kogen
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About Sammy Cahn

http://knickerbockervillage.blogspot.com/2008/01/come-blow-your-hor...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Cahn

Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993) 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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Sammy Cahn's Timeline

1913
June 18, 1913
Manhattan, New York, New York County, New York, United States
1947
April 28, 1947
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, United States
1993
January 15, 1993
Age 79
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Westwood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States