Mort Shuman

Mort Shuman (November 12, 1936 – November 2, 1991) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas". He also wrote and sang many songs in French, such as "Le Lac Majeur", "Allo Papa Tango Charlie", "Sha Mi Sha", "Un Eté de Porcelaine", and "Brooklyn by the Sea" which became hits in France.

Life and career

Shuman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, of Polish Jewish immigrants and went to Abraham Lincoln High School, subsequently studying music at the New York Conservatory. He became a fan of R&B music and after he met Doc Pomus the two teamed up to compose for Aldon Music at offices in New York City's Brill Building. Their songwriting collaboration saw Pomus write the lyrics and Shuman the melody, although occasionally each worked on both. Their compositions would be recorded by artists such as Dion, The Flamingos,Andy Williams, Bobby Darin, Fabian, Ajda Pekkan The Drifters, and Elvis Presley, among others. Their most famous songs include "A Teenager in Love", "Turn Me Loose", "This Magic Moment", "Save The Last Dance For Me", "Little Sister", "Can't Get Used to Losing You", "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame", "Viva Las Vegas" and "Sweets for My Sweet".

This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Mort_Shuman

Latest News for: mort shuman

Edit

Inbox Jukebox Track of the Day: The Heavy, Hilarious Mash-Up of "Stop Moving to Florida" ...

The Stranger 19 Jul 2018

“Stop Moving to Florida” stitches together the 1967 Jerry Ragovoy/Mort Shuman song “Stop”—a volcanic blues-rock composition that has also been recorded by Howard Tate, James Gang, Mike Bloomfield/Al Kooper/Stephen Stills (on Super Session), and Hugh Masekela—and Butthole Surfers’ ......

Edit

South Carroll: Eldersburg library presents Beginners Photography program

Carroll County Times 06 Mar 2018

Are you interested in learning about photography? The Eldersburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library is presenting Beginners Photography on March 19 instructed by talented photographer Mort Shuman, who will give tips and tricks to the attendees on how to use a digital SLR or a DSLR camera....

Edit

We've all been there: 'Write Your Heart Out' is filled with words and thoughts of ...

Chicago Tribune 13 Feb 2018

In 1959, roughly 360 years after William Shakespeare made a stab at explaining teenage love in “Romeo and Juliet,” a couple of guys named Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman sat down and wrote a song which became a rather substantial hit for Dion and the Belmonts. Their attempt to capture that ever complicated... ....