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Arthur Kent (songwriter)

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Arthur Kent
Born(1920-07-02)July 2, 1920
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2009(2009-01-26) (aged 88)
Florence, South Carolina

Arthur Kent (July 2, 1920, New York City – January 26, 2009, Florence, South Carolina) was an American composer of popular songs, many of which he wrote in collaboration with lyricist Sylvia Dee.

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References

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  1. ^ Sounds of the Metropolis: The 19th Century Popular Music Revolution 0195309464 Derek B. Scott - 2008 - Consider, for example, how the legacy of the Viennese popular style contributes a special meaning to the song “Bring Me Sunshine” (words by Sylvia Dee, music by Arthur Kent, 1966), made famous by the comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.