Cole Porter

Cole Porter
Background information
Born(1891-06-09)June 9, 1891
Peru, Indiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 1964(1964-10-15) (aged 73)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. He wrote musical comedies like Kiss Me, Kate, Fifty Million Frenchmen, DuBarry Was a Lady and Anything Goes. He also wrote songs like "Night and Day," "I Get a Kick out of You," "Well, Did You Evah!" and "I've Got You Under My Skin." He was well known for his clever lyrics and rhymes. He wrote a lot of songs that are in the Great American Songbook.


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