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Sammy Cahn

Sammy Cahn

Sound Born Jun 18, 1913 -- Died Jan 15, 1993 · Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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...

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Peter Pan
7.2
movie
Peter Pan
Lyricist
1953
The Seven Year Itch
7.1
movie
The Seven Year Itch
Lyricist
1955
How the West Was Won
7.0
movie
How the West Was Won
Lyricist
1962
Ocean's Eleven
6.4
movie
Ocean's Eleven
Songs
1960
The Long, Hot Summer
7.0
movie
The Long, Hot Summer
Lyricist
1958
The Court Jester
7.3
movie
The Court Jester
Songs
1955
Let's Make Love
6.4
movie
Let's Make Love
Lyricist
1960
Anchors Aweigh
6.8
movie
Anchors Aweigh
Lyricist
1945
Thoroughly Modern Millie
6.8
movie
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Lyricist
1967
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5
tv
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Oscars
7.0
tv
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Robin and the 7 Hoods
6.2
movie
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Songs
1964