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American composer
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Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
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Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Orange County, USA
Age
56 years
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Biography
Arthur Johnston (January 10, 1898 – May 1, 1954) was a composer known for such works as “Mandy, Make Up Your Mind,” "Pennies From Heaven," and many others.He worked for a time with Irving Berlin, Johnny Burke, Sam Coslow, and Bing Crosby.
Johnston and Burke were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936 for "Pennies From Heaven".
Major songs
- "Moon Song (That Wasn't Meant For Me)"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Black Moonlight"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Cocktails for Two"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Sweet Lotus Blossom"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "My Old Flame"—lyrics by Sam Coslow
- "Pennies From Heaven"—lyrics by Johnny Burke
- "One, Two, Button Your Shoe"—lyrics by Johnny Burke
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Notable American Musicians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable American Composers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable American Songwriters
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable American Pianists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable American Film score composers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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