Robert Mellin

Israel Melnikoff (September 22, 1902 – July 10, 1994), known professionally as Robert Mellin, was a Ukrainian-born American composer and lyricist and music publisher. Born in Kiev and raised in Chicago, he wrote the music or lyrics for several hit songs in the 1950s and 1960s. From the late 1950s onwards he ran his own music publishing company. Mellin wrote the theme music for the TV series The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe and Don Quijote. He also wrote music for films in the 1960s.[1][2]

Robert Mellin
Born
Israel Melnikoff

(1902-09-22)September 22, 1902
Kiev
DiedJuly 10, 1994(1994-07-10) (aged 91)
OccupationComposer, lyricist and music publisher

Songs

References

  1. Burlingame, Sandra. "Robert Mellin". JazzBiographies.com. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. Huey, Steve. "Robert Mellin". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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