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Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 - January 15, 1993) was a songwriter and musician, playing the piano and violin.

He was born Samuel Cohen in New York City. He died in Los Angeles, California, of heart-related problems. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.

He wrote lyrics for many songs, including four Academy Award winners:

• 1954 - "Three Coins in the Fountain" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film of the same name.
• 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.

On his passing in 1993, Sammy Cahn was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

Broadway musicals

• 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

Samples

• of "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" sung by Frank Sinatra

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