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(1918-2015) Songwriter. Roy C. Bennett was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Queens, New York. He and his partner, Sid Tepper, wrote many popular songs.

Full Name

Roy C Bennett

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RESIDENCE

Mr. Bennett lived in Brooklyn, New York, as a child.

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OTHER

Mr. Bennett and his writing partner, Sid Tepper, worked much of their time in the Brill Building in Midtown Manhattan, New York.

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OTHER

Mr. Bennett graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, New York.

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Mr. Bennett attended City College but did not graduate until much later when he was in his 40s.

1918

BIRTH

Roy C. Bennett was born as Israel Brodsky in Brooklyn, New York, on August 12, 1918.

1948

LITWORK

Red Roses For A Blue Lady


Song written with Sid Tepper and released by RCA Victor Records.

1952

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Kiss Of Fire


Song adapted from an Argentine tango by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Tepper under the pseudonyms Robert Allen and Lester Hill.

1954

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The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1955

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Nuttin' For Christmas


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1957

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Glad All Over


Song written by Roy C. Bennett, Aaron Schroeder, and Sid Tepper.

1960

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G. I. Blues


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1961

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Beach Boy Blues


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1962

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The Young Ones


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1964

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The Lady Loves Me


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1965

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Puppet On A String


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

1966

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Am I Ready


Song written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper.

2015

DEATH

Roy C. Bennett died in Queens, New York, on July 2, 2015.

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