Irving Caesar

Irving Caesar
Caesar in 1930
Caesar in 1930
Background information
Birth nameIsidor Keiser
Born(1895-07-04)July 4, 1895
New York City, U.S
DiedDecember 17, 1996(1996-12-17) (aged 101)
New York City, U.S
OccupationLyricist
Years active1920s–1980s
Spouse
Christina Ballesteros
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(m. 1994)​
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Irving Caesar (born Isidor Keiser, July 4, 1895 – December 17, 1996)[2] was an American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards, including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written.[3] In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[4]

  1. ^ Smith, Liz (December 6, 1994). "(untitled news item)". Newsday. Melville, New York. p. 13.
  2. ^ "Lyricist of 'Swanee' Dies at 101". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbia, George. December 18, 1996. p. C5.
  3. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 213. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  4. ^ "Irving Caesar Biography". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 1, 2018.