Sammy Fain

Sammy Fain
Background information
Birth nameSamuel E. Feinberg
Born(1902-06-17)June 17, 1902
New York City, New York, United States
DiedDecember 6, 1989(1989-12-06) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresPopular music
Occupation(s)Composer
Vocalist
Musician
InstrumentPiano
Formerly ofIrving Kahal, Lew Brown, Artie Dunn

Sammy Fain (born Samuel E. Feinberg; June 17, 1902 – December 6, 1989) was an American composer of popular music. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he contributed numerous songs that form part of The Great American Songbook, and to Broadway theatre. Fain was also a popular musician and vocalist.

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