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Also known as Isidor Keiser

American composer and lyricist (1895–1996)

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Irving Caesar (July 10, 1895 in New York – December 18, 1996 in New York), was a prominent American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for "Swanee," "Sometimes I'm Happy," "Crazy Rhythm," and "Tea for Two," one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. Caesar, the son of Morris Keiser, a Romanian Jew, was born Isidor Keiser. His older brother Arthur Caesar was a successful Hollywood screenwriter. The Caesar brothers spent their childhood and teen years in Yorkville <a href

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  • Swanee!How I love you, how I love you,My dear ol' Swanee!I'd give the world to beAmong the folks inD-I-X-I-E

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Irving Caesar
date of birth
1895-07-04
date of death
1996-12-17
birth name
Isidor Keiser
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Irving Caesar
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