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Sammy Cahn

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Who

Sammy Cahn · Arts & Literature

What

Let It Snow! (lyrics)

When

1913, New York City, United States — 1993, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States (New York · Los Angeles)

Biography

Sammy Cahn is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Let It Snow! (lyrics)

How & why

Sammy Cahn was a lyricist who wrote the words to hundreds of popular songs, including 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' and four Academy Award-winning songs for film. His collaborations with composers such as Jule Styne and Jimmy Van Heusen defined much of the Great American Songbook. He was Jewish, the son of Galician Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side.

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Source: Songwriters Hall of Fame / ASCAP

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Contributions & Sources

Let It Snow! (lyrics)

1945

Source: Songwriters Hall of Fame / ASCAP