Stanley Adams (singer)

Stanley Adams
Born(1907-08-14)August 14, 1907
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
DiedJanuary 28, 1994(1994-01-28) (aged 86)
Manhasset, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Lyricist, songwriter
HonoursSongwriters Hall of Fame

Stanley Adams (August 14, 1907[1] – January 27, 1994)[2] was an American lyricist and songwriter. He wrote the English lyrics for the song "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" (song written by the Mexican composer María Grever in 1934) and the English lyrics for "La Cucaracha." Adams was the president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) between 1953 and 1956, and again from 1959 until 1980.[2]

  1. ^ "Adams, Stanley". Who Was Who in America, 1993-1996, vol. 11. New Providence, N.J.: Marquis Who's Who. 1996. p. 2. ISBN 0837902258.
  2. ^ a b Published: January 28, 1994 (1994-01-28). "Stanley Adams, 86, Ex-Ascap President". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-03-31.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)