Bennie Benjamin papers, 1907-1992.

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Bennie Benjamin papers, 1907-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122517932

The collection is comprised of biographical information, correspondence, sheet music, printed material and four scrapbooks.

1.8 lin. ft.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744945

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Benjamin, Bennie, 1907-1989

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Claude A. "Bennie" Benjamin, born in Christansted, St. Croix, Virgin Island in November 1907, relocated to New York City at the age of twentyand became a well known lyricist of popular songs from 1941 until his death in 1989. Benjamin, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler wrote the lyrics and music for "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire,": a song made famous by the Ink Spots. He also co-authored, with George Weiss, the hit song, "When the Lights Are On Again (All Over the Wo...