September 27 - Vincent Youmans; Jean Berger (The Musical Birthday Series)

Vincent Youmans (27 September 1898 – 5 April 1946) was a Broadway composer and producer.

Jean Berger (27 September 1909 – 28 May 2002) was a composer and pianist who is remembered today for a small handful of choral pieces.

Tea Totaler

If Youmans resented the fame 

That “Tea for Two” brought to his name,

He’d admit that the ditty

Was really quite pretty

Each year when the royalties came.

Alleluia Together Now

Alleluia, when set a capella,

Is sure to become a best sella...

    They say.

There’s Thompson and Cohen,

And then you can throw in...

     Berger.


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