Lew Brown

Lew Brown (December 10, 1893 - February 5, 1958) was a lyricist for popular songs in the United States.

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December 10 - 1893 - February 5 - 1958 - Lyricist - Popular songs - United States

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Brown was born as Louis Brownstein in Odessa, Russia. His family immigrated to the United States in 1898 and settled in The Bronx of New York City.

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Odessa - Russia - 1898 - The Bronx - New York City

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Brown wrote lyrics for the songs of many of the top Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the day, including Albert Von Tilzer, Con Conrad, and Harold Arlen. For most of the late 1920s, he was a partner with successful songwriters Ray Henderson and Buddy De Sylva. Brown also wrote or co-wrote several Broadway shows.

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Tin Pan Alley - Songwriter - Albert Von Tilzer - Con Conrad - Harold Arlen - 1920s - Ray Henderson - Buddy De Sylva - Broadway

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Lew Brown died in New York City.

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