Carl Sigman (September 24, 1909 – September 26, 2000) was a prolific American songwriter and lyricist, renowned for his contributions to the music industry across several decades. Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish-American family, Sigman initially pursued a career in law, graduating from law school and passing the bar exams in New York. However, his passion for music, encouraged by his friend Johnny Mercer, led him to embark on a songwriting career instead.

Sigman became one of the most successful songwriters in American music history, known primarily as a lyricist. He collaborated with notable songwriters such as Bob Hilliard, Bob Russell, Jimmy van Heusen, and Duke Ellington. Sigman was adept at writing English lyrics for songs originally composed in other languages, with notable examples including "Answer Me," "Till," "The Day the Rains Came," "You're My World," and "What Now My Love?".

During the big band era, Sigman's compositions were performed by leading band leaders like Glenn Miller and Guy Lombardo, with "Pennsylvania 6-5000" being one of his famous works. His songs were hits for numerous individual artists; "My Heart Cries for You" was recorded by Dinah Shore, Guy Mitchell, and Vic Damone in 1951. "Ebb Tide" became a hit for Frank Chacksfield and later for the Righteous Brothers, and was recorded by legends such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Sigman wrote the lyrics for "It's All in the Game," set to music by future Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, and is best remembered for writing the lyrics to "Where Do I Begin," the theme song for the 1970 film "Love Story," which became a hit for Andy Williams. His work earned him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.

Throughout his career, Sigman's songs were recorded by a diverse array of artists, including Kenny Drew, Mel Torme, Dottie West, Joni Mitchell, and Jerry Lee Lewis. His music continues to be celebrated for its impact and versatility across genres. Carl Sigman passed away at the age of 91 in Manhasset, New York, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical contributions.