Sammy Gallop

American lyricist most active in the 1940s and 1950s.

Born: 16 March 1915, Duluth, MN

Died 24 February 1971, Encino,Hollywood, CA

Songs include ''Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy,'' by [a=Stan Kenton] and [a=June Christy], ''Elmer's Tune,'' by [a=Glenn Miller], and ''Wake the Town and Tell the People.'' He also co-wrote ''Holiday for Strings.''