Manny Curtis
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Manny Curtis was an American songwriter. He was born in Brooklyn
, New York
, United States
, and wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs. Most notable song lyrics were for "In a Sentimental Mood
" (1935) and "Let It Be Me" (1957).
He also used the pseudonyms Mann Curtis, and Manny Kurtz.
Brooklyn
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, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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, and wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs. Most notable song lyrics were for "In a Sentimental Mood
In a Sentimental Mood
"In a Sentimental Mood" is a jazz composition by Duke Ellington which is also performed as a song. Ellington composed the piece in 1935 and recorded it with his orchestra the same year. Lyrics were later written for the tune by Irving Mills and Manny Kurtz. According to Ellington, the song was...
" (1935) and "Let It Be Me" (1957).
He also used the pseudonyms Mann Curtis, and Manny Kurtz.
External links
- Manny Kurtz at JazzBiographies