Eddie Snyder

Edward Abraham Snyder (February 22, 1919 – March 10, 2011) was an American composer and songwriter. Snyder is credited with co-writing the English language lyrics and music for Frank Sinatra's 1966 hit, "Strangers in the Night".

Snyder was born in New York City on February 22, 1919. He studied piano at the Juilliard School before taking a job as a songwriter at the Brill Building. Eddie Snyder died on March 10, 2011, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 92.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 22, 1919 (New York City), Died March 10, 2011 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E1VB-2518 10-in. 6/18/1951 Would I mind Steve Gibson ; Original Red Caps (Steve Gibson) Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and jazz/dance band songwriter  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Snyder, Eddie," accessed November 14, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/355854.

Snyder, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/355854.

"Snyder, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/355854

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