Kahn, Donald, 1918-2008

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Kahn, Donald, 1918-2008

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1918-07-17 - 2008-04-11

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Donald Gustav Kahn (July 17, 1918—April 11, 2008), the only son of Gus and Grace LeBoy Kahn, was born in Chicago during the early phase of his father’s songwriting career. He realized as a five-year old that he wanted to follow in his father’s musical footsteps, but as a composer and arranger, not a lyricist. Donald studied music at Pomona College and served in the Air Force during World War II. In 1956, he collaborated with noted lyricist Stanley Styne to create his most popular work, “A Beautiful Friendship.” The song was recorded by a number of artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Margaret Whiting, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. In the 1970s, Donald wrote music for Sesame Street. Although he labored in the shadow of his father, he worked tirelessly to keep his father’s legacy alive and was a strong proponent for Whoopee!, a 1990s revival of Whoopee.

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Atkins, Irene Kahn (1922-04-03 - 1983-05-06)

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82093579

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Atkins, Irene Kahn

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Kahn, Donald, 1918-2008

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1922 - 1983

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Kahn, Gus (1886-11-06 - 1941-10-08)

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LC89002698

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Kahn, Gus

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Kahn, Donald, 1918-2008

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