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Lew Brown

(1893–1958) Lyricist United States

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Lew Brown was a lyricist from the United States, best known for Executive summary, PACFISH field reviews, August - November 1995.

Quick Facts About Lew Brown

Born
December 10, 1893
Died
February 5, 1958
Nationality
United States
Profession
Lyricist
Notable works
Executive summary, PACFISH field reviews, August - November 1995
Known for
I Used to Love You (But It's All Over Now)

About Lew Brown

Lew Brown was a lyricist for popular songs in the United States. During World War I and the Roaring Twenties, he wrote lyrics for several of the top Tin Pan Alley composers, especially Albert Von Tilzer. Brown was one third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Buddy DeSylva and Ray Henderson from 1925 until 1931. Brown also wrote or co-wrote many Broadway shows and Hollywood films. Among his most-popular songs are "Button Up Your Overcoat", "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries", "That Old Feeling", and "The Birth of the Blues".

Biography source: Wikipedia

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