Role

:

Composer

Country

:

United States of America

Birth

:

January 4, 1902 in Philadelphia, PA

Death

:

July 26, 1974 in Los Angeles, CA

 

Manning Sherwin was a British composer and songwriter who was born on February 4, 1902, in London, England. He was the son of a music hall performer and grew up in a musical family. Sherwin began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied composition and piano. After completing his studies, Sherwin began working as a composer and songwriter. He wrote music for films, musicals, and popular songs. One of his early successes was the song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square," which he co-wrote with Eric Maschwitz. The song became a hit in both the UK and the US and has since become a jazz standard. Sherwin continued to write music for films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. He worked on several British films, including "The Gang's All Here" and "The Big Blockade." He also wrote music for American films, including "The Sky's the Limit" and "The Dolly Sisters." In addition to his work in film, Sherwin also wrote music for musicals. He worked on several West End productions, including "Bless the Bride" and "The Lisbon Story." He also wrote music for the Broadway production of "The Sky's the Limit." One of Sherwin's most famous compositions is the song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square." The song was first recorded by Vera Lynn in 1940 and has since been covered by many other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart. The song has become a classic and is often played at weddings and other special events. Another notable composition by Sherwin is the song "I'll Be Seeing You." The song was written in 1938 and became popular during World War II. It was often played on the radio and was a favorite of soldiers who were serving overseas. The song has since become a standard and has been covered by many artists, including Billie Holiday and Bing Crosby. Sherwin's other compositions include "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square," "The Gypsy in My Soul," and "The Nearness of You." He also wrote music for several films, including "The Sky's the Limit," "The Dolly Sisters," and "The Gang's All Here." Sherwin continued to work as a composer and songwriter throughout his life. He died on April 8, 1974, in London, England. His music continues to be popular and is often played on radio stations and in films and television shows.

More....