Sammy Cahn

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".

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

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1913 (New York City), Died January 15, 1993 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, composer

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 110 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D6VB-2698 10-in. 8/30/1946 The things we did last summer Moon Maids ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D6VB-3382 10-in. 12/12/1946 What am I gonna do about you Perry Como Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Victor D6VB-3383 10-in. 12/12/1946 I gotta gal I love (in North and South Dakota) Perry Como ; The Satisfiers Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and orchestra songwriter  
Victor D7VB-0063 10-in. 1/16/1947 Time after time Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-0065 10-in. 1/16/1947 It's the same old dream Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-0131 10-in. 2/10/1947 Until the real thing comes along Leslie Scott Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Victor D7VB-0494 10-in. 4/10/1947 Please be kind Beryl Davis ; Toots Camarata Orchestra Female vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Victor D7VB-0648 10-in. 3/12/1947 I believe Louis Armstrong Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1102 10-in. 10/27/1947 Hankerin' Tex Beneke ; Moonlight Serenaders ; Tex Beneke Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1103 10-in. 10/27/1947 I don't care if it rains all night Moonlight Serenaders ; Garry Stevens ; Tex Beneke Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1210 10-in. 6/26/1947 I'm still sitting under the apple tree Vaughn Monroe ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal quintet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1492 10-in. 8/7/1947 I still get jealous Three Suns Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental trio lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1493 10-in. 8/7/1947 Papa, won't you dance with me Artie Dunn ; Sun Maids ; Three Suns Female vocal group, with male vocal solo and instrumental trio lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1739 10-in. 10/15/1947 There's music in the land Vaughn Monroe ; Moon Maids ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal quartet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1742 10-in. 10/15/1947 Ev'ry day I love you (just a little bit more) Vaughn Monroe ; Moon Maids ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal quartet and jazz/dance band lyricist  
Victor D7VB-1774 10-in. 10/21/1947 I still get jealous Marion Bell ; Charles Fredericks ; Thomas Lender Jones Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-2116 10-in. 11/19/1947 It's you or no one Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-2117 10-in. 11/19/1947 It's magic Earle Hagen Orchestra ; Tony Martin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble lyricist  
Victor D7VB-3047 10-in. 12/28/1947 Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon (and throw 'em in the deep blue sea) Ray McKinley ; Ray McKinley Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Columbia W26343 10-in. 12/13/1939 You're just a no account Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia W26344 10-in. 12/13/1939 You're a lucky guy Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Columbia 32408 10-in. 2/10/1942 Until the real thing comes along Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick B24045 10-in. 1/30/1939 It's easy to blame the weather Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo songwriter  
Decca 61056 10-in. 4/16/1936 Rhythm saved the world Cahn-Chaplain Orchestra vocalist  
Decca L 8654 9/7/1955 Life could not better be Danny Kaye songwriter  
(Results 76-100 of 110 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Cahn, Sammy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103731.

Cahn, Sammy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103731.

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