Al Sherman

(1897-1973)

Russian-American songwriter and composer

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Avrum Sherman (September 7, 1897 – September 16, 1973), pen name Al Sherman, was an American songwriter and composer active during the Tin Pan Alley era in American music history. Some of his most recognizable song titles include "You Gotta Be a Football Hero", "Now's the Time to Fall in Love" and "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)". Sherman is one link in a long chain of family members who were musical. Most notably, his sons Robert and Richard (referred to popularly as the Sherman Brothers) were to join the ranks of America's most highly regarded songwriters. Pairing up and mentoring the Sherman Brothers team has often been referred to as Al Sherman's greatest songwriting achievement.

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Born	7 September 1897 Kiev, Russian Empire, now Ukraine
Died	16 September 1973 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac	Virgo
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Robert B. Sherman · Son · 1925-2012 · American songwriter edit info

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Richard M. Sherman · Son · 1928-2024 · American songwriter edit info

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