Arthur Johnston (composer)
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| Arthur Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1898 |
| Died | May 1, 1954 (aged 56) |
| Occupations | Composer |
| Associated acts | Bing Crosby, Irving Berlin, Johnny Burke, Sam Coslow |
Arthur Johnston (January 10, 1898 – May 1, 1954) was a composer known for such works as “Mandy, Make Up Your Mind,” "Pennies From Heaven," and many others. He worked for a time with Irving Berlin, Johnny Burke, Sam Coslow, and Bing Crosby.
Johnston and Burke were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936 for "Pennies From Heaven".[1]
[edit] Major songs
- "Moon Song (That Wasn't Meant For Me)" -- lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Black Moonlight" - lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Cocktails for Two" -- lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "My Old Flame" -- lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Pennies From Heaven" -- lyrics by Johnny Burke
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Arthur Johnston at TheOscarSite.com
- Song Writers' Hall of Fame
- New York Times Filmography
- Arthur Johnston at Internet Broadway Database
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