Composer/Songwriter Datebook: May 11
Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989), was born on Tyumen Russian Empire and migrated to the United States. He was a composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage. Along with Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers, he is widely considered one of the greatest American songwriters.
His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became famous worldwide. Over the years he was known for writing music and lyrics in the American vernacular which was simple and direct that reached the hearts not only of ordinary Americans but simple people all over the world.
He wrote hundreds of songs that became bestsellers. During his 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for many Broadways shows and Hollywood films, with his songs nominated eight times for Academy Awards. Many songs became extremely popular including "White Christmas", Easter Parade" and "Happy Holiday" and "There's No Business Like Show Business" - many of them still very popular to this day.
Video Credit:
Bing Crosby - White Christmas (1942) Original Version. Youtube, uploaded by BingCrosbyLegacy. Accessed May 11, 2016.
Image Credit:
Irving Berlin. en.wikipedia.org / public domain
Resource:
Irving Berlin Biography. www.biography.com. Accessed May 11, 2016
(c) 2016. Tel Asiado. Written for InspiredPenWeb.com. All rights reserved.
Composer Famous for "White Christmas"
Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989), was born on Tyumen Russian Empire and migrated to the United States. He was a composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage. Along with Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers, he is widely considered one of the greatest American songwriters.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became famous worldwide. Over the years he was known for writing music and lyrics in the American vernacular which was simple and direct that reached the hearts not only of ordinary Americans but simple people all over the world.
He wrote hundreds of songs that became bestsellers. During his 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for many Broadways shows and Hollywood films, with his songs nominated eight times for Academy Awards. Many songs became extremely popular including "White Christmas", Easter Parade" and "Happy Holiday" and "There's No Business Like Show Business" - many of them still very popular to this day.
Video Credit:
Bing Crosby - White Christmas (1942) Original Version. Youtube, uploaded by BingCrosbyLegacy. Accessed May 11, 2016.
Image Credit:
Irving Berlin. en.wikipedia.org / public domain
Resource:
Irving Berlin Biography. www.biography.com. Accessed May 11, 2016
(c) 2016. Tel Asiado. Written for InspiredPenWeb.com. All rights reserved.
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