Songwriter. After studying music at the New York Conservatory, he decided on a career in song writing. His love of rhythm and blues, led him to move to Harlem where he met Doc Pomus, Although 31 years his senior, they began to write songs together. From 1958 to the 1960s, they collaborated on songs for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, Ray Charles and Andy Williams. Some of their more recognized songs are: "Viva Las Vegas," "This Magic Moment," "A Teenager in Love," "Can't Get Used to Losing You," and "Save the Last Dance for Me." Their songs together sold more than thirty million records. Shuman moved to London, England in the mid 60's and began to write a series of hits for UK artists. During a trip to Paris, Shuman discovered Jacques Brel, one of France's eminent singers. Returning to the states with Brel's recordings, Shuman translated thirty of them into English and with Eric Blau created the musical "Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris." The original 1968 production ran for four years and a film adaptation was released in 1975. The show has been revived over the years in various countries, the latest in 2017. Shuman returned to France and continued to be successful as both a songwriter and performer. He had six gold albums and created 15 film scores. He had a significant hit in France with "Le Lac Major" that first debuted in 1972 and continues to be covered by various artists today. After fifteen years in France, he returned to London. He died from cancer in a London Hospital, leaving his wife, Maria-Pia and three daughters. After his death, he was posthumously elected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
Songwriter. After studying music at the New York Conservatory, he decided on a career in song writing. His love of rhythm and blues, led him to move to Harlem where he met Doc Pomus, Although 31 years his senior, they began to write songs together. From 1958 to the 1960s, they collaborated on songs for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, Ray Charles and Andy Williams. Some of their more recognized songs are: "Viva Las Vegas," "This Magic Moment," "A Teenager in Love," "Can't Get Used to Losing You," and "Save the Last Dance for Me." Their songs together sold more than thirty million records. Shuman moved to London, England in the mid 60's and began to write a series of hits for UK artists. During a trip to Paris, Shuman discovered Jacques Brel, one of France's eminent singers. Returning to the states with Brel's recordings, Shuman translated thirty of them into English and with Eric Blau created the musical "Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris." The original 1968 production ran for four years and a film adaptation was released in 1975. The show has been revived over the years in various countries, the latest in 2017. Shuman returned to France and continued to be successful as both a songwriter and performer. He had six gold albums and created 15 film scores. He had a significant hit in France with "Le Lac Major" that first debuted in 1972 and continues to be covered by various artists today. After fifteen years in France, he returned to London. He died from cancer in a London Hospital, leaving his wife, Maria-Pia and three daughters. After his death, he was posthumously elected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
Bio by: Winter Birds PA
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