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Joe Sherman

1926 – 2017

American songwriter

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About Joe Sherman

Lived 1926 – 2017 (aged 90). Joe Sherman was an American songwriter and composer.

Joseph Daniel Sherman (September 25, 1926 – March 17, 2017) was an American songwriter, conductor, arranger, publisher and producer.

Career Sherman was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Joe Sherman's chief collaborators included his brother, Noel, as well as George David Weiss, Sid Wayne, Langston Hughes, and Abby Mann. With his brother as lyricist, he composed "To the Ends of the Earth" and "Eso Beso" for Paul Anka and "Juke Box Baby" for Perry Como. The brothers joint composition "Ramblin' Rose" was a hit for Nat King Cole, among others.

His brother, Noel, died in 1972. Joe Sherman died on March 17, 2017.

Partial discography Albums Joe Sherman and the Arena Brass Promise Her Anything (Epic Records, 1966) Nancy Ames Latin Pulse (Epic Records, 1966) Live at the Americana (Epic Records, 1968)

Singles & EPs Connie Francis "Malagueña" (1960) Guy Mitchell "Heartaches by the Number" (1960)

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Important facts

Born
25 September 1926
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 March 2017, New York City, Peconic Bay Medical Center
Occupation
Songwriter, composer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Joseph Daniel Sherman

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1919 – 1965
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George David Weiss
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Nancy Ames
b. 1937
Singer
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Perry Como
1912 – 2001
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Contemporaries

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1886 – 1977
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1886 – 1959
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joe Sherman?

American songwriter (1926-2017)

When was Joe Sherman born?

Joe Sherman was born on 25 September 1926.

When did Joe Sherman die?

Joe Sherman died on 17 March 2017 in New York City, Peconic Bay Medical Center.

What was Joe Sherman's occupation?

Joe Sherman was a songwriter and composer.

What nationality was Joe Sherman?

Joe Sherman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Sherman

· Wikidata: Q17318932

· DBpedia: Joe Sherman (songwriter)

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