Raymond Leveen
Raymond Leveen was an American songwriter and composer, born on November 28, 1893, in Newark, New Jersey, and passed away in November 1984 in New York City. He was a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his contributions to nightclub revues and Broadway, notably the stage score for "Viva O'Brien." Leveen joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1939 and collaborated with notable figures such as Ernest Breuer, George Whiting, and Marie Breuer.
Leveen's repertoire includes a variety of popular songs and children's records. Some of his well-known compositions are "Ti-Pi-Tin," "I Wonder," "I See God," "Make Love With a Guitar," "Christmas Candles," "Petootie Pie," "I Will Be Home Again," "Blue Fantasy," "Betty Blue," "In a Shelter From a Shower," "Figaro," "Interlude," "Tear It Down," and "Live With A Beat." His work has been recorded by numerous artists, including the Andrews Sisters, Miles Davis Quartet, and Louis Armstrong, among others. Leveen's music has been featured in various albums and compilations, showcasing his influence on jazz, dance bands, and popular music of his time.
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