Florence Kaye, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Florence Kaye

American composer

Date of Birth: 19-Jan-1919

Date of Death: 12-May-2006

Profession: composer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Florence Kaye (January 19, 1919 - May 12, 2006) was a member of a song-writing trio that also included Harvey Zimmerman (better known as Bill Giant) and Bernie Baum.
She was born in New York City.
She performed a radio show in Georgia and entertained troops for United Service Organizations.
The three built a significant list of credits, including many songs recorded by Elvis Presley.
The majority of their tunes were used in Presley's musicals.
Their work was also credited in the American version of Osamu Tezuka's anime "Kimba the White Lion" (1965).
The only hit song by the trio was Elvis' "(You're the) Devil in Disguise", in 1963. The following films included songs composed by Kaye et al. Double Trouble Easy Come, Easy Go Follow That Dream Frankie and Johnny Fun in Acapulco Girl Happy Girls! Girls! Girls! Harum Scarum Kissin' Cousins Live a Little, Love a Little Paradise, Hawaiian Style Poison Ivy League Roustabout Spinout Viva Las Vegas