Hal David

Hal David (born May 25, 1921 in New York City, New York) is an American lyricist and songwriter. His older brother, Mack David, was also a lyricist and songwriter.

Other achievements

• In 1984 he was elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
• He received a Doctor of Music degree from Lincoln College in 1991 for his major contribution to American music.
• In May 2000 he received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree from Claremont Graduate University.
• He is a Founder of the Los Angeles Music Center
• He is a member of the Board of Governors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
• He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of ASCAP, having served as its President, and where he now works on reform of intellectual property rights.
• He serves the Advisory Board of the Society of Singers.
• He is a member of the Board of Visitors of Claremont University in California.
• He is currently the Chairman of the Board of the National Academy of Popular Music and its Songwriters' Hall of Fame.