Ben Weisman (2)

American songwriter (16 November 1921, Providence, Rhode Island, USA - 20 May 2007, Los Angeles, California, USA). Prolific songwriter who wrote more songs for Elvis Presley than any other composer (some 57 in total), often working with Fred Wise. A classically trained pianist, Weisman studied at Juilliard before entering the world of Tin Pan Alley, collaborating with various professional songwriters. Under contract with Julian and Jean Aberbach's Hill & Range, Weisman wrote songs for Elvis Presley, mainly for his movies and relocated to Los Angeles. His songs have been performed by many artists, including The Beatles, Bobby Vee, Dusty Springfield and Barbra Streisand.