Irving Caesar

Irving Caesar (4 July 1895 – 18 December 1996), originally known as Isidor Caesar, was a prominent Jewish-American lyricist and theater composer who wrote lyrics for "Swanee," "Sometimes I'm Happy," "Crazy Rhythm," and "Tea for Two," one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. Quotes Swanee!How I love you, how I love you,My dear ol' Swanee!I'd give the world to beAmong the folks inD-I-X-I-E "Swanee" (1919). Picture you upon my knee,Just tea for two and two for tea "Tea For Two" (1925). Sometimes I'm happysometimes I'm bluemy dispositiondepends on you. "Sometimes I'm Happy". Misattributed The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. This is actually James Branch Cabell from The Silver Stallion (1926) External links Irving Caesar at the Internet Broadway Database Category:Composers from the United States Category:Centenarians Category:Lyricists Category:Jews from the United States Category:1895 births Category:1996 deaths Category:People from New York City