Bernie Baum (October 13, 1929 – August 28, 1993) was an influential American songwriter known for his extensive work with Elvis Presley. Born and raised in New York City, Baum collaborated with Harvey Zimmerman (better known as Bill Giant) and Florence Kaye, forming a prolific songwriting team. This trio contributed significantly to the soundtracks of Presley's musicals, with Baum co-writing over 40 songs for these films, including notable titles such as "Roustabout," "Kissin' Cousins," and "Fun in Acapulco."

In addition to his work with Presley, Baum achieved a #1 hit with "Music! Music! Music!," a song recorded by Teresa Brewer in 1950 that became a million-seller and Brewer's signature tune. Baum's songwriting talents extended to other prominent artists of the 1950s and 1960s, including Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Eartha Kitt, and Peggy Lee. He also penned "That’s Old-Fashioned" for the Everly Brothers in 1962 and "You're the Devil in Disguise" for Elvis Presley in 1963.

Beyond popular music, Baum composed theme music for radio and television, including the theme for the NBC Weekend radio service "Monitor" in 1965, and contributed to the American version of Osamu Tezuka's anime "Kimba the White Lion." Bernie Baum passed away in the Bronx, New York, at the age of 63, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.