Mort Shuman
Mort Shuman | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 12 November 1938 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 2 November 1991 (aged 52) London, England |
| Genres | Rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, pianist, songwriter |
Mortimer Shuman (12 November 1938 – 2 November 1991) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas". He also wrote and sang many songs in French, such as "Le Lac Majeur", "Papa-Tango-Charly", "Sha Mi Sha", "Un Été de Porcelaine", and "Brooklyn by the Sea" which became hits in France and several other European countries.