Frank Henry Loesser (June 29, 1910, New York City - July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American composer and lyricist. He died of lung cancer at age 59.
During World War II, he wrote 1942's "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition". Formerly a successful lyricist in collaboration with other composers, this was the first song for which Loesser composed the melody in addition to the lyric.
He wrote the following Broadway musicals:
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Frank Loesser - Official Website. Includes news, biography, his theater and film works, World War II contributions, artwork, profiles of family members, merchandise, licensing contacts, and links. [Flash introduction.]
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Frank Loesser - Biography with audio samples and links to lyrics.
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Frank Loesser - Chronological biography noting major works during specific eras.
Frank Loesser - Filmography noting scores, uncredited stock usage, songs, and related composition work plus lyrics, writing, and acting credits. From the Internet Movie Database.
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Frank Loesser - Official credits, biographical information, family connections, and related facts from the Internet Broadway Database.
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Frank Loesser - Biographical entry from Wikipedia with selected musicals and songs plus internal and external links to related material.
Frank Loesser - Exhibit materials including photograph and biography with recommended resources and full discography from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Frank Loesser - Biography, photograph, and purchase, rental, and licensing information from Music Theatre International (MTI).
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Frank Loesser - Biography and summary of works from All Music Guide. Includes emphasis on his lack (and rejection) of formal musical training.
Jingle, Jangle, Jingle: The Life and Times of Frank Loesser - Brief biography, key works, recommended reading and recordings, quotes, photograph, and definition of terms from Humanities Web.
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Loesser, Frank Henry - Brief biography emphasizing his ability to capture American colloquialisms and his inventive melodies from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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