Irving Caesar

American lyricist
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Also known as: Isidor Caesar
Quick Facts
Orig.:
Isidor Caesar
Born:
July 4, 1895, New York, N.Y., U.S.
Died:
Dec. 18, 1996, New York City (aged 101)

Irving Caesar (born July 4, 1895, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Dec. 18, 1996, New York City) was a U.S. lyricist. Caesar worked with Henry Ford during World War I before turning to songwriting. Working with various collaborators, he provided the lyrics for such standards as “Swanee,” “Sometimes I’m Happy,” “Crazy Rhythm,” and “Tea for Two,” one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written.

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