Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993) was an award-winning American lyricist, songwriter and musician, best known for his romantic lyrics to tin pan alley and Broadway songs, as recorded by Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin.
He wrote lyrics for many songs, including:
Over the course of his career, he was nominated for 23 Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, and an Emmy.
Broadway musicals
Academy Award winners:
- 1954 – "Three Coins in the Fountain" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film Three Coins in the Fountain.
1957 – "All the Way" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film The Joker Is Wild.
1959 – "High Hopes" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Frank Sinatra and Eddie Hodges in the film A Hole in the Head.
1963 – "Call Me Irresponsible" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Jackie Gleason in the film Papa's Delicate Condition.
Academy Award nominees:
- 1942 – "I've Heard That Song Before" (music by Jule Styne) from the film Youth on Parade.
1944 – "I'll Walk Alone" (music by Jule Styne) from the film Follow the Boys.
1945 – "Anywhere" (music by Jule Styne) from the film Tonight and Every Night.
1945 – "I Fall in Love Too Easily" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film Anchors Aweigh.
1948 – "It's Magic" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Doris Day in the film Romance on the High Seas.
1949 – "It's a Great Feeling" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Doris Day in the film It's a Great Feeling.
1950 – "Be My Love" (music by Nicholas Brodszky) introduced by Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson in the film The Toast of New Orleans.
1951 – "Wonder Why" (music by Nicholas Brodszky) introduced by Jane Powell and Vic Damone in the film Rich, Young and Pretty.
1952 – "Because You're Mine" (music by Nicholas Brodszky) introduced by Mario Lanza in the film Because You're Mine.
1955 – "I'll Never Stop Loving You" (music by Nicholas Brodszky) introduced by Doris Day in the film Love Me or Leave Me.
1955 – "The Tender Trap" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film The Tender Trap.
Other well-known songs:
- "Bei Mir Bist du Schoen" (English version, with Saul Chaplin)
"Come Dance With Me" (with Jimmy Van Heusen)
"Come Fly with Me" (with James Van Heusen)
"Day By Day" (with Paul Weston and Axel Stordahl)
"Five Minutes More" (with Jule Styne)
"Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry" (with Jule Styne)
"I'll Never Stop Loving You" (with Nicholas Brodzsky)
"I Should Care" (with Paul Weston and Axel Stordahl)
"I Still Get Jealous" (with Jule Styne)
"It's Been A Long, Long Time" (with Jule Styne)
"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" (with Jule Styne)
"Love and Marriage" (with James Van Heusen)
"Papa, Won't You Dance With Me" (with Jule Styne)
"Please Be Kind" (with Saul Chaplin)
"Rhythm Is Our Business" (with Saul Chaplin)
"Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night of the Week" (with Jule Styne)
"Teach Me Tonight" (with Gene DePaul)
"The Things We Did Last Summer" (with Jule Styne)
"The Secret of Christmas" (with James Van Heusen)
"Time After Time" (with Jule Styne)
"Until the Real Thing Comes Along" (with Saul Chaplin)
"You're a Lucky Guy" (with Saul Chaplin)
1947 – High Button Shoes music by Jule Styne
1965 – Skyscraper music by James Van Heusen
1966 – Walking Happy music by James Van Heusen
1970 – Look To The Lilies music by Jule Styne Oz
- "Bei Mir Bist du Schoen" (English version, with Saul Chaplin)
- 1942 – "I've Heard That Song Before" (music by Jule Styne) from the film Youth on Parade.
