George Allan Fischoff (August 3, 1938 – February 20, 2018)[1][2] was an American pianist and composer. He is best known as the writer or co-writer of many hit songs, including "Lazy Day", "98.6", "Run to My Lovin' Arms", "Ain't Gonna Lie", and "Georgia Porcupine",[3] and as the composer for the Broadway musical Georgy.[4]
George Fischoff | |
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Birth name | George Allan Fischoff |
Born | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | August 3, 1938
Died | February 20, 2018 | (aged 79)
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, performer |
Years active | 1963-94 |
References
edit- ^ "George Allan Fischoff". Daily News. February 23, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "George Fischoff". IMDb. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "George Fischoff ••• Top Songs as Writer ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". musicvf.com. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Lichtman, Irv (September 18, 1982). "George Fischoff Keys In On Songwriting Success" (PDF). Billboard. p. 48. Retrieved 2 September 2021.