Arthur Johnston (composer)
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Arthur Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1898 |
| Died | May 1, 1954 (aged 56) |
| Occupation(s) | 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]
Major songs[edit]
- "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
- "Sweet Lotus Blossom"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "My Old Flame"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Pennies From Heaven"—lyrics by Johnny Burke
- "One, Two, Button Your Shoe"—lyrics by Johnny Burke
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Arthur Johnston at TheOscarSite.com
- Song Writers' Hall of Fame
- New York Times Filmography
- Arthur Johnston at the Internet Broadway Database
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Categories:
- American male songwriters
- American male classical composers
- American classical composers
- American musical theatre composers
- American film score composers
- 1898 births
- 1954 deaths
- 20th-century American composers
- Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
- Male film score composers
- 20th-century American male musicians
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