Irving Cohn
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Irving Cohn was a British-American songwriter, best known for "Yes, We Have No Bananas
", which he co-wrote with Frank Silver
in 1923.
Cohn was born in London
, but re-located to the United States
, where he died. He is sometimes credited as Irving Conn.
Yes, We Have No Bananas
"Yes! We Have No Bananas" is the title of a novelty song by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn from the 1922 Broadway revue Make It Snappy. Sung by Eddie Cantor in the revue, the song became a major hit in 1923 when it was recorded by Billy Jones, Arthur Hall, Irving Kaufman, and others...
", which he co-wrote with Frank Silver
Frank Silver
Frank Silver , a U.S. songwriter. He co-wrote & co-composed the popular song "Yes, We Have No Bananas" in 1923 with Irving Cohn. Frank Silver was a jazz band drummer.-References:...
in 1923.
Cohn was born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, but re-located to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he died. He is sometimes credited as Irving Conn.