About Fred Wise
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 50). Fred Wise was an American songwriter, lyricist and librettist.
Fred Wise (May 27, 1915 – January 18, 1966) was the co-writer of the lyrics to the 1948 song "'A' — You're Adorable" with Buddy Kaye and Sid Lippman. He subsequently wrote many of the songs sung by Elvis Presley in his movies. Wise attended Columbia University and graduated in 1935. He was of Jewish descent.
Many of his songs were collaborations with Kay Twomey and Ben Weisman, sometimes with additional collaborators. (see "Wooden Heart" and "In the Beginning.")
Selected songs "Follow That Dream" "I Got Lucky"
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Who was Fred Wise?
American songwriter, lyricist
When was Fred Wise born?
Fred Wise was born on 27 May 1915 in New York City.
When did Fred Wise die?
Fred Wise died on 18 January 1966 in New York City.
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Fred Wise was a songwriter, lyricist and librettist.
What nationality was Fred Wise?
Fred Wise was American.
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· DBpedia: Fred Wise (songwriter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Wise. https://biography.guide/fred-wise-songwriter/
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