Buddy Kaye, born Jules Leonard Kaye on January 3, 1918, in New York City, was a prolific American songwriter, lyricist, arranger, producer, and author. His career began as a saxophonist aboard ships and at summer hotels, where he also made recordings with his own quintet. Kaye became a prominent figure in the music industry, writing songs that were recorded by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Elvis Presley, among others.

Kaye's notable achievements include writing the number-one Billboard hits "Till The End Of Time" for Perry Como in 1945 and "'A' You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)" for Como and The Fontane Sisters in 1949. His work extended into pop culture with theme songs for the cartoons Little Lulu and Little Audrey, and the international hit "Speedy Gonzales" recorded by Pat Boone. He also co-wrote the theme song for the television series I Dream of Jeannie.

In addition to his songwriting, Kaye was an accomplished author, with four published books, including "The Wisdom of Baltasar Gracian" and "Method Songwriting." His final work, the stage musical "When Garbo Talks!", was completed in 2002 and premiered in 2010.

Kaye's contributions to music were recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 2018, celebrating his centennial birthdate. He was married to Lillian Kaye from June 28, 1942, until his death on November 21, 2002, in Rancho Mirage, California. Kaye's legacy continues to be celebrated for his timeless contributions to music and culture.