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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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Decca	L 8655		9/7/1955	The maladjusted jester	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8671		9/12/1955	Where walks my true love	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8672		9/12/1955	My heart knows a lovely song	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8677		9/15/1955	I live to love	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8678		9/15/1955	Willow, willow waley	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8679		9/15/1955	Pass the basket	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8701		9/27/1955	Outfox the fox	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8702		9/27/1955	Life could not better be	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Decca	L 8703		9/27/1955	I'll take you dreaming	Danny Kaye		songwriter
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6999	10-in.	3/9/1939	Joseph! Joseph!	Orchestre musette Victor	Instrumental ensemble	songwriter