Ervin Drake
Ervin Maurice Druckman (April 3, 1919 – January 15, 2015), better known as Ervin Drake, was an American songwriter. His works include such American Songbook standards as "I Believe" and "It Was a Very Good Year".
Ervin Drake | |
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 Drake in January 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 3, 1919 Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Died | January 15, 2015 (aged 95) Great Neck, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter |
| Years active | 1931–2015 |
He wrote in many styles and his work has been recorded by musicians from all over the world in many styles. In 1983, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
On January 15, 2015, Drake died at his home in Great Neck, New York due to complications from bladder cancer. He was 95.[1]
References
- ↑ Bernstein, Adam (January 15, 2015). "Ervin Drake, songwriter of ‘It Was a Very Good Year,’ dies at 95". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/ervin-drake-songwriter-of-it-was-a-very-good-year-dies-at-95/2015/01/15/a7e1cae6-9cec-11e4-a7ee-526210d665b4_story.html. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
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