Irving berlin

We mark the birth on May 11, 1888, of the Russian-born American songwriter Irving Berlin (1888-1989). Berlin wrote the words and music to over 1500 songs.

Irving Berlin! 5-11-1888~ 9-22-1989

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Irving Berlin has no place in American music; he is American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern once wrote. Yet for his final 25 years, Berlin led a rather reclusive existence.

Irving Berlin was one of America’s finest, and one of the greatest songwriters in the history of music. The composer-lyricist was born Israel Beilin on the 11th of May, 1888 in Imperial Russia before moving to the USA during his childhood. His compositions form a major part of the Great American Songbook. Early Life Ir

One of the most prolific—and generous—songwriters of all time was born on this day 130 years ago.

Irving Berlin was born Yisroel on in a shtetl near Mogilev, the youngest of eight children...

The first in a series of Irving Berlin detailed biography written by Laurence Maslon. Learn how the Berlin family arrived in New York by scraping together everything they had to journey to America.

Irving Berlin on Instagram: "𝓓𝓲𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀? Irving Berlin and Fred Astaire first met when filming the 1935 classic 'Top Hat'. They then went on to make six more movies together, including 'Follow the Fleet' and 'Carefree' 🎥 ⁠ ⁠ #IrvingBerlin #FredAstaire #TopHat"

It’s one of Irving Berlin’s most famous and beloved songs, and so iconic in this country as to resonate like a national anthem. But one which is more singable than our official one, and with more understandable lyrics. Videos by American Songwriter However there is a unique aspect to this song which is hardly known […] More