Harvey Geller, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harvey Geller

American lyricist

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1922

Date of Death: 12-Mar-2009

Profession: songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Harvey Geller

  • Harvey Geller (June 29, 1922—March 12, 2009) was lyricist and former vice president and West Coast editor of Cashbox magazine.During a music career that he began as a song plugger in New York City in the mid-1950s, Geller also worked as a columnist, feature writer, reviewer and sales executive for Billboard magazine and Daily Variety.
  • He served for many years on various selection committees of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. As a lyricist, Geller saw his songs recorded by groups such as the Kingston Trio, Brothers Four and River City Ramblers.
  • Among his compositions were "Blue Water Line" and "Charleston Town." He also wrote a few parodies for himself including "Greenstamps" that was to the tune of "Greensleeves." Born in New York City in 1922, he earned a bachelor's degree in English at New York University and served in the Army during World War II.

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