Bennie Benjamin
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About Bennie Benjamin
Bennie Benjamin was a prolific songwriter who achieved great success in the 20th century. As a youngster, he had a strong desire for ministry, but his parents could not pay for seminary tuition, so he was obliged to give up his early dreams of becoming a priest and pursuing a music career
Bennie signed a deal with the Chappell Music Company in 1938 when he first began working as a professional songwriter. Subsequently, he had a fruitful ten-year partnership with George David Weiss. Through that period, he wrote several popular songs, including "Surrender," "The Wheel of Fortune," "I'll Never Be Free," "Rumors are Flying," "Oh What It Seemed It Be".
Famous vocalists, including Perry Como, Kay Starr, and Frank Sinatra, have all sung his tunes.
Trivia
He worked as a tailor and cabinetmaker at a point in his life.
Bennie was very skilled with the banjo and guitar.
He was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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F.A.Q. about Bennie Benjamin
When is his birthday?
Bennie Benjamin's birthday is on November 4, 1907.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bennie Benjamin's birthday is in 193 days
How old was Bennie Benjamin when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 2, 1989.
How old would he be today?
Bennie Benjamin would be 116 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Bennie Benjamin from?
He was born in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.