Malvin Schonberger

American lyricist, best known for co-writing the song "Whispering" with songwriter, violinist & brother [a645325] (as originally credited in 1920).

(Later when the copyright was renewed, according to John Schonberger, the lyrics were not written by Malvin Schonberger but rather [a645323] was credited as the lyricist, and [a645324] was added as co-composer).

July 22, 1920, original copyright: Lyrics by Malvin Schonberger, music by John Schonberger; © July 22, 1920; 2nd copy July 27, 1920, Class E 486556.

June 11, 1924 copyright: Lyrics by Malvin Schonberger, music by John Schonberger; © June 11, 1924--July 8, 1924.

July 22, 1947, renewal attributes the music to John Schonberger and the lyrics to Malvin Schonberger.

July 27, 1947, renewal attributes the music to John Schonberger and Vincent Rose and the lyrics to Richard Coburn.

The song charted twice in the 1960s. According to Allmusic, there have been over 700 versions of the song.

Malvin does have other copywritten songs besides "Whispering".