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Bernie Baum

1929 – 1993

American songwriter

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About Bernie Baum

Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 63). Bernie Baum was an American songwriter.

Bernie Baum (October 13, 1929 – August 28, 1993) was a songwriter who worked extensively with Elvis Presley. He grew up in New York City and later worked with Harvey Zimmerman (better known as Bill Giant) and Florence Kaye. The majority of their songs were used in Presley's musicals. He and his two collaborators also wrote a theme music package for the NBC Weekend radio service called "Monitor" in 1965. Their work was also credited in the American version of Osamu Tezuka's anime Kimba the White Lion. He had a #1 Hit with his song "Music! Music! Music!", Teresa Brewer's B side recording which unexpectedly took off, selling over a million copies and becoming Teresa's signature song with his other works included:

Roustabout (You're the) Devil in Disguise Viva Las Vegas (The title track was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.) Fun in Acapulco Girls! Girls! Girls! It Happened at the World's Fair Kissin' Cousins Girl Happy Harum Scarum Frankie and Johnny Paradise, Hawaiian Style Spinout Easy Come, Easy Go Double Trouble Live a Little, Love a Little "Music! Music! Music!"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernie Baum?

American songwriter

When was Bernie Baum born?

Bernie Baum was born on 13 October 1929.

When did Bernie Baum die?

Bernie Baum died on 28 August 1993.

What was Bernie Baum's occupation?

Bernie Baum was a songwriter.

What nationality was Bernie Baum?

Bernie Baum was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernie Baum

· Wikidata: Q4894335

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