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Bill Giant

1930 – 1987

American songwriter

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Lived 1930 – 1987 (aged 57). Bill Giant was an American songwriter.

Bill Giant (March 2, 1930 – November 26, 1987) was an American songwriter whose work included over 40 songs for Elvis Presley.

Biography Giant grew up in New York City and was known as Bill "Harvey" Zimmerman. He was part of the popular songwriting team Giant, Baum and Kaye, writing songs with Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye. The majority of their work was used in Presley movies, although their most popular recording was "(You're the) Devil in Disguise" which reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on the U.K. singles chart in 1963. They were also credited with writing the American version of Osamu Tezuka's anime "Kimba the White Lion" (1965). Giant became a realtor in Middlesex County, New Jersey in his later years. His other memorable name was Billy Merman. He died in 1987, at the age of 57.

Other works His other works include songs in the following films: Roustabout 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

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Also known as
Bill "Harvey" Zimmerman, Bill Harvey Zimmerman, Billy Merman, Harvey Zimmerman, Bill Zimmerman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Giant?

American songwriter

When was Bill Giant born?

Bill Giant was born on 2 March 1930 in New York City.

When did Bill Giant die?

Bill Giant died on 26 November 1987.

What was Bill Giant's occupation?

Bill Giant was a songwriter.

What nationality was Bill Giant?

Bill Giant was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Giant

· Wikidata: Q4909129

· DBpedia: Bill Giant

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