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Al Sherman

p, 1897-1973 US, Kiev
Musician / Composer / Songwriter of Pop
A.k.a. Albert Sherman

Al Sherman (September 7, 1897 – September 16, 1973) was a popular songwriter active during the Tin Pan Alley era in American music history. Some of his most recognizable song titles include: "You Gotta Be A Football Hero," "Now's The Time To Fall In Love" and "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)." Sherman is one link in a long chain of family members who were musical. Most notably, his sons, Robert and Richard (referred to popularly as the "Sherman Brothers") were to join the ranks of America's most highly regarded songwriters. Pairing up and mentoring the Sherman Brothers team has often been referred to as Al Sherman's greatest songwriting achievement. He is not to be confused with the parodist songwriter, Allan Sherman who, coincidentally, also died in 1973.