American songwriter (1919-2015) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ervin Maurice Druckman (April 3, 1919 – January 15, 2015), better known as Ervin Drake, was an American songwriter. His works include such American Songbook standards as "I Believe" and "It Was a Very Good Year".
Ervin Drake | |
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Background information | |
Born | Manhattan, New York City, New York | April 3, 1919
Died | January 15, 2015 95) Great Neck, New York | (aged
Occupation(s) | Songwriter |
Years active | 1931–2015 |
He wrote in many styles and his work has been recorded by musicians from all over the world in many styles. In 1983, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
On January 15, 2015, Drake died at his home in Great Neck, New York due to complications from bladder cancer. He was 95.[1]
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