Philip Springer

Philip Springer
Springer in 2021
Born (1926-05-12) May 12, 1926 (age 98)
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materColumbia College (BA)
New York University (MA)
University of California, Los Angeles (PhD)
Occupations
  • Composer
  • songwriter
Years active1950s–present
Known for"Santa Baby"
SpouseJudith Springer (m. 1958)[1]
Children2[1]

Philip Springer (born May 12, 1926) is an American composer, best known for co-writing the classic Christmas song "Santa Baby".[2] In a musical career spanning over 70 years, he is credited in 540 musical pieces, including composing songs for numerous well-known singers.[3][4] He still writes about 35 songs per year.[5]

  1. ^ a b "'I wish that I were young enough to travel to Georgia' | Interview with Philip Springer". GeorgianJournal. December 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Video: 'Santa Baby' composer Philip Springer". Los Angeles Times. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  3. ^ "'Santa Baby' at 65: Songwriter Philip Springer on the History of His Christmas Classic". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  4. ^ "Philip Springer". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  5. ^ "Breeze Shooter (Feb 17, 2015)". portal.clubrunner.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-27.