Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96

[greeneyes]

I must have seen the film "Bye Bye Birdie" a hundred times growing up (Ann-Margret!), and "Annie" and other classics. All the songs are still in my head and I sing them around the house occasionally. These songs were part of the soundtrack for many of us growing up and, I think, will live on as long while music continues to be a part of our lives.

Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96

Charles Strouse , the composer and lyricist of "Annie" and "Bye Bye Birdie," died Thursday in Manhattan.

variety.com

 

[Merton]

He also wrote "Those were the Days", the theme song which began each episode of "All in the Family".