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Allen, Steve

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1921 - 2000

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Steve Allen collection

 Collection
Identifier: M122
Abstract:

Steve Allen (1921-2000) was a well-known author, pianist, comedian, composer, and actor. He was an admirer of Johnny Mercer's lyrics. After Mercer's death, his widow Ginger Mercer and Bill Harbach encouraged Allen to write a song to a title Mercer had created, "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life." This collection consists of a lead sheet and typed lyrics for Allen's "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life."

Dates: 1980