Irving Caesar
Irving Caesar · Arts & Literature
Poet / lyricist
1895, New York City, United States — 1996, New York City, United States
United States
Irving Caesar is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist
Caesar was an American lyricist and songwriter, one of the founding figures of the Great American Songbook, who wrote the words to enduring standards including 'Swanee' (with George Gershwin), 'Tea for Two' and 'Sometimes I'm Happy'. Prolific across Broadway and Tin Pan Alley for decades, he also wrote children's safety songs. He was Jewish, the son of Jewish immigrants. He was a longtime advocate for songwriters' rights.
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Poet / lyricist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists
