Carl Sigman

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Carl Sigman (September 24, 1909 – September 26, 2000) was an American songwriter. Biography Born in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from law school and passed his Bar exams to practice in the state of New York. Instead of law, encouraged by his friend Johnny MercerJohnny Mercer John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer was an American songwriter and singer. As a songwriter, he is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music.... , he embarked on a songwriting career that saw him become one of the most prominent and successful in American music history. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his efforts in AfricaAfrica Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km? including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area.... during the 2nd World War. Career Although Sigman wrote many song melodies, he was primarily a lyricistLyricist A lyricist is a writer who specializes in song lyrics, usually paid for by a band to write a custom song. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist.... who collaborated with songwriters such as Bob HilliardBob Hilliard Bob Hilliard was an United States lyricist, born in New York City.... and Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader.Duke Ellington was recognized during his life as one of the most influential Jazz royalty, if not in all American musi

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