Eddie Snyder
Edward Abraham Snyder (February 22, 1919 – March 10, 2011) was an American composer and songwriter. Snyder is credited with co-writing the English language lyrics and music for Frank Sinatra's 1966 hit, "Strangers in the Night".[1]
Snyder was born in New York City on February 22, 1919.[1] He studied piano at the Juilliard School before taking a job as a songwriter at the Brill Building.[1]
Death
Eddie Snyder died on March 10, 2011 in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 92.[1]
Selected songs
- "Strangers in the Night"
- "Love Me Again", a 1958 song that was a single for Jodie Sands, covered by Jimmy Young, Eve Boswell, Dickie Valentine, and Petula Clark
- "What Will Mary Say" (Johnny Mathis)
- "Spanish Eyes" (Al Martino)
- "Talk to Me" (Frank Sinatra)
- "A Time for Us" (Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet)
- "Girl with the Golden Braids" and "One More Mountain" (Perry Como)
- "Bitter and the Sweet" (Billy Eckstine)
References
- "Eddie Snyder obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
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