Al Stillman

Al Stillman (born June 26, 1906) was an American lyricist.

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June 26 - 1906 - American - Lyricist

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Stillman was born in New York City. He attended New York University. After graduation, he contributed to Franklin P. Adams' newspaper column, and in 1933 became a staff writer at Radio City Music Hall, a position he held for almost 40 years.

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New York City - New York University - Franklin P. Adams - Newspaper - 1933 - Radio City Music Hall

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He collaborated with a number of composers: Fred Ahlert, Robert Allen, Percy Faith, George Gershwin, Ernesto Lecuona, Paul McGrane, and Arthur Schwartz.

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Fred Ahlert - Robert Allen - Percy Faith - George Gershwin - Ernesto Lecuona - Paul McGrane - Arthur Schwartz

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Many of his collaborations with Allen were major hits in the 1950s for The Four Lads; the Stillman/Allen team also wrote hit songs for Perry Como and Johnny Mathis.

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The Four Lads - Perry Como - Johnny Mathis

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He was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 1982.

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Songwriters' Hall of Fame - 1982

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