Bob Musel

American journalist and lyricist, born August 13, 1909 in New York City, New York; died September 9, 1999 in London, England. He moved to London in 1943 as a UP war correspondent, and stayed there for the rest of his life. Known for writing "Pappa Piccolino" and "Band of Gold". In 1993 BMI established the Robert S. Musel Award, to honor the most performed song of the year.