Robert Allen (song composer)

Robert Allen (February 5, 1928-October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular songs.

He was born in Troy, New York.

He was an accompanist for Perry Como, Peter Lind Hayes, and Arthur Godfrey. Many of his compositions were collaborations with lyricist Al Stillman.

He died in Quogue, New York

Songs written by Robert Allen

Lyrics by Al Stillman

Perry Como hits

• "Home for the Holidays" (1954)
• "My One and Only Heart" (1953)
• "You Alone (Solo Tu)" (1953, redone in 1961)

Four Lads hits

• "Enchanted Island" (1958)
• "Moments to Remember" (1955)
• "No, Not Much" (1956)
• "There's Only One of You (1958)
• "Who Needs You?" (1956)

Johnny Mathis hits

• "Chances Are" (1957)
• "It's Not for Me to Say" (1957)
• "Teacher, Teacher" (1958)

Other hits

• "If Dreams Came True" (a hit for Pat Boone)

With Richard Adler

• "Everybody Loves a Lover" (a hit for Doris Day in 1958 and The Shirelles in 1963)

Others

• Auburn University fight song

External links

• Obituary of Robert Allen