Information AboutJohn La Touche |
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John La Touche (born November 13 , 1917 , in Richmond, Virginia , died August 7 , 1956 in Calais, Vermont ) was an American musical lyricist. In 1937 he had two songs in the revue, " Pins And Needles " and in 1939 for the show " Sing For Your Supper " he did the lyrics for "Ballad for Uncle Sam," later retitled " Ballad For Americans " with music by Earl Robinson . It was featured at both the 1939 Republican Convention and the convention of the American Communist Party . He provided the lyrics for Vernon Duke 's " Cabin In The Sky " ( 1940 ) and " Banjo Eyes " which starred Eddie Cantor ( 1941 ). He wrote the book and lyrics for " The Golden Apple " in 1954 with music by Jerome Moross . For Leonard Bernstein 's " Candide " he provided additional lyrics in 1955 . |
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