Buddy Feyne

Buddy Feyne (born Bernard Feinstein; June 9, 1912 – December 10, 1998) was an American lyricist during the swing era. He wrote the lyrics for "Tuxedo Junction", which went to No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1940 when Glenn Miller recorded it, "Jersey Bounce", which was No. 15 on the Cash Box Hit Parade of 1942., and "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid".

Buddy Feyne
Buddy Feyne in 1946
Background information
Birth nameBernard Feinstein
Born(1912-06-09)June 9, 1912
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1998(1998-12-10) (aged 86)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Lyricist
Years active1930s–1980s

Feyne's songs have been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Jackson, The Manhattan Transfer, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Louis Armstrong, Gene Autry, Frankie Avalon, The Andrews Sisters, George Benson, Nat King Cole, and Boz Scaggs.

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