Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 - January 15, 1993) was a songwriter and musician, playing the piano and violin.

He was born Samuel Cohen in New York City. He died in Los Angeles, California, of heart-related problems. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.

He wrote lyrics for many songs, including four Academy Award winners:

• 1954 - "Three Coins in the Fountain" (music by Jule Styne) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film of the same name.
• 1957 - "All The Way" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film The Joker Is Wild .
• 1959 - "High Hopes" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Frank Sinatra and Eddie Hodges in the film A Hole In The Head .
• 1963 - "Call Me Irresponsible" (music by James Van Heusen) introduced by Jackie Gleason in the film Papa's Delicate Condition .

On his passing in 1993, Sammy Cahn was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

Broadway musicals

• 1947 - High Button Shoes music by Jule Styne
• 1965 - Skyscraper music by James Van Heusen
• 1966 - Walking Happy music by James Van Heusen
• 1970 - Look To The Lilies music by Jule Styne

Samples

• Saturday Night.ogg of "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" sung by Frank Sinatra