Nat Simon (6 August 1900 – 5 September 1979) was an American composer, pianist, bandleader and songwriter. Born in

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, from the 1930s to the 1950s, his songs were used in over 20 films. Between 1931 and 1940, he also took part in the musical

Vaudeville Vaudeville (; ) is a theatrical genre of variety entertainment which began in France in the middle of the 19th century. A ''vaudeville'' was originally a comedy without psychological or moral intentions, based on a comical situation: a drama ...

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'' Songwriters on Parade'', which featured hit songwriters of the day. It was considered one of the last Vaudevillian forays of this type. Nat's daughter, Sally Simon Meisel, who sang vocals, was an integral part of his live performances.

Notable songs

* " Poinciana" (1936) * " The Old Lamp-Lighter" (1946) * " An Apple Blossom Wedding" (1947) * " The Mama Doll Song" (1954) * "Sandy's Tune" (from '' That Bad Eartha'') (1954) * "

Istanbul (Not Constantinople) "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, Ottomans. The lyrics humorously refer to th ...

" (1953)Composer-Song-Little Curley Hair in the High Chair-1950 * "No Can Do" from the '' Copacabana Revue'' with Charlie Tobias (1945)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Simon, Nat 1900 births 1979 deaths Songwriters from New York (state) 20th-century American songwriters