NIACC announces line-up for 2008-2009 Performing Arts and Leadership Series Apr 17, 2008
He brings to life the music and lyrics of composers like Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Rodgers and Hart. His repertoire includes such standards as: I ve Got You Under My Skin, The Lady is a Tramp, Mack the Knife, Just the Way You Are, and That s Life. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sorry You Missed My Book Signing Feb 15, 2008
While searching for something or other on the internet, shed come across an article Id written in which I mentioned that in spite of having interviewed the likes of Gerald Ford, Billy Wilder, Jerry Herman, Steve Allen, George Carlin, Art Linkletter, Henry Mancini, Judith Krantz and Sid Caesar, and having probably been the last person to have interviewed Gene Kelly, Sammy Cahn, G. David Schine and Ginger Rogers, the book had been spurned by any number of publishers who hadnt even wanted... (Townhall.com)
Viral vid an unsolicited Obama campaign song Feb 7, 2008
When John F. Kennedy ran for president, in 1960, Frank Sinatra sang a revised version of "High Hopes." The Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen song from the movie "A Hole in the Head" included the refrain, "Everyone wants to back, Jack/ Jack is on the right track/ Cause he's got High Hopes!/ He's got High Hopes!". In 1988, Republicans embraced Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy," while Democrats in 1992 used Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" as the backdrop for Bill Clinton's promise of change. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kings of youth Jan 9, 2008
Whoever it was who first said, "Youth is wasted on the young'' -- George Bernard Shaw, songwriter Sammy Cahn or the nosy guy on the porch in that Jimmy Stewart movie -- must have had the NBA in mind. With an occasional exception like the Portland Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs, the closest thing these days to an NBA dynasty, routinely start four players age 30 or older (Bruce Bowen, 36; Michael Finley, 34; Fabricio Oberto, 32; and Tim Duncan, 31). So will the perennially contending Detroit... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Music-driven movies roared in 2007 Dec 29, 2007
"For "Across the Universe," Oscar-winner Elliot Goldenthal ("Frida") had -- along with collaborators T Bone Burnett and Teese Gohl -- the daunting task of taking classic Beatles songs and rethinking them for a '60s scenario that encompassed Vietnam, the civil rights struggle and the psychedelic era."I treated John, Paul and George as if they were Irving Berlin or Sammy Cahn," says Goldenthal. "The rut people get into is, they think of the Beatles as a band. Once you separate the performance... (Variety)
Talk of the Town: Wonderful songs of the holiday season Dec 23, 2007
This song was written (1945) by the Jewish song writing team of lyricist Sammy Cahn (1913-1993) and music composer Jule Styne (1905-1994) ... Previews of coming movies would actually sometimes say that the film featured a Sammy Cahn/Jule Styne tune, and that tune would usually end up high on the hit parade. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Call him irresponsible| Dec 12, 2007
How much better does it get then a chance to sing songs by so many great writers like Leonard Cohen, Eric Clapton, Cy Coleman, Gamble and huff, Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, Henry Mancini, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer Im a lucky boy. How did you select the the songs and did you have a specific vision about the music. (iAfrica.com)
'Wear more make-up' Oct 6, 2007
They include the Sinatra hit All the Way, written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen; A Really Good Time by Bryan Ferry; Loving the Alien by David Bowie; and All Tomorrow's Parties by Lou Reed. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Regional theaters offer Gospel singer, con men Sep 5, 2007
Don't expect to walk away marveling at the clever story or great Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn songs. "Papa, Won't You Dance With Me?" is the only big number, and it gets plenty of play. (Easton Courier, CT)
Neil Sedaka Celebrates 50 Years in Show Business Aug 16, 2007
In June, 2004, he received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Popular Music / Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 35th annual induction and awards ceremony in New York. Named for the former President of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, this award is given to individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements in furthering the successes of songwriters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High Button Shoes Aug 10, 2007
A Goodspeed Musicals presentation of a musical in two acts with book by Stephen Longstreet, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn ... But this assignment poses its own challenges: a score that has several swell songs (and some minor ones as well by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn), a helter-skelter script and no Silvers. (Variety)
Go big or go home Aug 1, 2007
"You know," he says, "they used to ask [ composer and lyricist] Sammy Cahn which came first - the music or the words. His answer: The phone call.". Now, it's Jack and Asher Lenz making those calls. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Crystal on his relationship with Shaiman Jul 10, 2007
"He has a great Rolodex of songs in his mind, and his writing ability -- the way he can rhyme things musically -- is almost scary. They've all been very funny, and he knows how to create moments that are very theatrical at the same time. It's a real gift to be this generation's Sammy Cahn.". Date in print: Tue. (Variety)
TV producer Small dead at 83 Jan 3, 2007
The agency's clients included Ginger Rogers, Barbara Stanwyck and Sammy Cahn. In 1961, he negotiated a buyout with the Ashley-Steiner Agency, the precursor to today's ICM. He formed the Witzer Small Agency with Ted Witzer in 1970 and in 1975 he started Artists Career Management. (Variety)
Bombs drop on Broadway Oct 30, 2006
01:01 AM"Everybody has the right to be wrong, at least once" goes a Sammy Cahn lyric from a forgotten 1965 musical called Skyscraper, and two of this city's theatre icons gave that theory quite a workout this past week. A pair of high-profile shows Butley and The Times They Are A-Changin' opened to generally unenthusiastic reviews, with the burden of the disappointment centring on the supernovas driving each project: Nathan Lane and Twyla Tharp. (Toronto Star)
A Jule Styne Centennial Jan 1, 2006
Styne would eventually co-write dozens of hits with lyricist Sammy Cahn like "Time After Time," and "Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week." He co-wrote "Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend," made popular by Carol Channing in the Broadway musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, with Leo Robin. Styne is also remembered for the Broadway shows Gypsyand Funny Girl. (NPR)
