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Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He and his collaborators had a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, but also enjoyed hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin. He won an Oscar 4 times for his songs, including the popular song "Three Coins in the Fountain".

Among his most enduring songs is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", cowritten with Jule Styne in 1945. Wikipedia  

✵ 18. June 1913 – 15. January 1993
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Famous Sammy Cahn Quotes

“Just what makes that little old ant
Think he’ll move that rubber tree plant?
Anyone knows an ant, can’t
Move a rubber tree plant.
But he’s got high hopes, he’s got high hopes
He’s got high apple pie, in the sky hopes.”

Sammy Cahn

High Hopes (1959)
Song lyrics

“When somebody loves you
It's no good unless he loves you - all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you - all the way.”

Sammy Cahn

All the Way (1957)
Song lyrics

“Three coins in a fountain
Each one seeking happiness
Thrown by three hopeful lovers
Which one will the fountain bless?”

Sammy Cahn

Three Coins in a Fountain (1954)
Song lyrics

“It seems to me I've heard that song before.
It's from an old familiar score.
I know it well, that melody.”

Sammy Cahn

I've Heard that Song Before (1942)
Song lyrics

“I fall in love too terribly hard
For love to ever last.”

Sammy Cahn

I Fall in Love Too Easily (1944)
Song lyrics

“Call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you.”

Sammy Cahn

Call me Irresponsible (1963)
Song lyrics

“Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone.”

Sammy Cahn

I'll walk alone (1944)
Song lyrics

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