Sammy Cahn

Biography

Lyricist Sammy Cahn penned hundreds of songs that became standards, often collaborating with composers like Jule Styne and Jimmy Van Heusen to produce cheerful, heartfelt lyrics. His work earned numerous Academy Award nominations and several wins, solidifying his place among the Great American Songbook writers.

Cahn spent his later years surrounded by the music he adored, and he rests at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery as a cherished figure in American songwriting.