Biography

There is a special place in heaven for the man who wrote "White Christmas," "God Bless America," and countless other tunes that have since become part of the very fabric of American life. Ironically, Berlin (born Israel Isidore Baline) was Jewish and foreign-born, but in a sense represents the time-honored art of American boot-strappery, going from a poor immigrant to one of the best-known songwriters of all time, catapulting to stardom with 1911's "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and never letting up. He wrote patriotic songs for two wars, as well as memorable songs for Broadway and movie musicals. Berlin lived life to the fullest until he was 101.

Top Tracks

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• Alexander's Ragtime Band

• Alexander's Ragtime Band, Song

• Annie Get Your Gun, Musical~i Got Lost In His Arms

• Blue Skies

• Call Me Madam, Musical~it' A Lovely Day Today

• Call Me Madam, Musical~the Hostess With The Mostess' On The Ball

• Cheek To Cheek

• Easter Parade

• Heat Wave, Song (from "as Thousands Cheer")

• How Deep Is The Ocean?

• Let's Face The Music And Dance

• Mandy

• No Strings, Song (from "top Hat")

• Puttin' On The Ritz

• This Year's Kisses

• Top Hat, White Tie And Tails

• White Christmas

• White Christmas, Musical Play (after The Film)~blue Skies

• White Christmas, Musical Play (after The Film)~how Deep Is The Ocean (reprise)

• White Christmas, Musical Play (after The Film)~overture

• White Christmas, Musical Play (after The Film)~snow

• White Christmas, Musical Play (after The Film)~white Christmas

Discography

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• Alexander's Ragtime Band [Vintage Jazz Classic]

  Vintage Jazz Classics

  1990