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Lyricist

Sammy Cahn was a renowned American lyricist, born on June 18, 1913, and passed away on January 15, 1993. His works spanned across various musical genres, including pop, jazz, and film music. Cahn was known for his profound emotional and melodic compositions.

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Famous Sammy Cahn Quotes

“I'll remember this to my grave. We all walked into a room to see the screen tests. The first screen test was Marion Hutton's. Then came Janis Paige [who ended up with a part in the film]. Then on the screen came Doris Day. I can only tell you, the screen just exploded. There was absolutely no question. A great star was born and the rest is history.”

Firsts I Can Remember Film Stars Born Rooms Tests Screens Graves Paige Dori

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“If a man, in a lifetime of 50 years, can point to six songs that are immediately identifiable, he has achieved something. Irving Berlin can sing 60 that are immediately identifiable. Somebody once said you couldn't have a holiday without his permission.”

Ifs Men Years Said Song Six Lifetime Holiday Permission Berlin

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“Do something for the joy of doing it and pray you won't be punished.”

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“Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week.”

Night Week Loneliness Saturday Saturday Night

Book:Sammy Cahn's Rhyming Dictionary

Source: Sammy Cahn's Rhyming Dictionary

“The popular song is America's greatest ambassador.”

America Song Music Jazz Ambassadors Popular Song

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“The life of the golfer is not all gloom; There's always the lies in the locker room.”

Lying Rooms Golf Golfers Gloom Lockers Locker Room

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“I don't write songs, songs write me.”

Writing Song Songwriting Songwriters Writing Songs

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“I don't write songs, songs write me. ... Writing a song can be agony or ecstasy. It can take half an hour or half a year. ... The popular song is America's greatest ambassador.”

Writing Years America Song Hours Half Songwriting Ecstasy Agony Ambassadors Popular Song Half A Year

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“Love is lovelier The second time around.”

Love Is Second Time Around

Author:Sammy Cahn

“I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past And still I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast”

Should Wells Heart Stills Hard Lasts Past Fall Causes My Heart Falling In Love Fooled Schooled I Fall In Love

Book:Sammy Cahn's Rhyming Dictionary

Source: Sammy Cahn's Rhyming Dictionary

About the Author

Born: June 18, 1913
Died: January 15, 1993
Known for: Lyricist
Quotes: 10

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