Eddie Snyder
Edward Abraham Snyder, known professionally as Eddie Snyder, was an influential American composer and songwriter born on February 22, 1919, in New York City. He studied piano at the prestigious Juilliard School and subsequently began his career as a songwriter at the Brill Building, a notable hub for music creators in New York.
Snyder is best remembered for co-writing the English lyrics and music for Frank Sinatra's iconic 1966 hit, "Strangers in the Night," which earned Sinatra a Grammy Award for Best Record of the Year. Before this success, Snyder had his first hit with "The Girl with the Golden Braids" in 1957, recorded by Perry Como. His collaboration with Sinatra began with the 1959 song "Talk To Me," although it did not achieve significant chart success.
In addition to his work with Sinatra, Snyder wrote the popular song "Spanish Eyes," which became a major hit for Al Martino in England in 1973. Throughout his career, Snyder also performed as a pianist in hotels and nightclubs, particularly in Florida, where he spent part of his later life.
Eddie Snyder passed away on March 10, 2011, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 92. His contributions to the music industry, particularly his work with Sinatra, have left a lasting legacy.
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