Gene de Paul

Gene de Paul (1919-1988) was a songwriter and composer who co-wrote several popular 1940s novelty songs such as "Pigfoot Pete," "Mr. Five by Five," and "Cow Cow Boogie." In later years, he wrote music for Sesame Street songs with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, including "A Singy Kind of Song" and "You Are Your Own Best Friend."
In addition to writing popular songs, de Paul worked in film musicals including A Song Is Born (with Danny Kaye) and composed both songs and score for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, as well as for the stage musical Li'l Abner. For Walt Disney, de Paul contributed to So Dear to My Heart, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (the songs for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" segment), and Alice in Wonderland (though only "Twas Brillig" was used in the final film). 
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Category:Composers