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Posted By: katlaughing
27-Aug-10 - 04:00 PM
Thread Name: Obit: 'What a wonderful world' songwriter Weiss
Subject: Obit: What a wonderful world songwriter
Songwriter George David Weiss has died at age 89. Weiss created pop music and collaborated on several Broadway musicals. Some of Weiss' biggest hits included "What a Wonderful World," which was recorded by Louis Armstrong. He also wrote "Can't Help Falling in Love" for Elvis Presley and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," which was recorded by the Tokens. Weiss was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984.

Obit HERE.