Edna Osser

Edna Osser (24 April 1919 – 6 April 2005) was an American lyricist. She wrote the lyrics of songs interpreted by Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Doris Day, between others,[1] such as I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) and I'll Always Be With You. Edna was married to orchestra leader Abraham “Glenn” Osser and wrote with him opening numbers and incidental music in Miss America Pageant.[2][3] She died in Harrison, New York.[4]

Selected Songs

  • I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) - (1944, with Marjorie Goetschius) [5]
  • I'll Always Be With You - (1945, with Marjorie Goetschius) [5]
  • The Last Time I Saw You - (1945, with Marjorie Goetschius) [5][6]
  • Ah Yes, There's Good Blues Tonight - (1946, with Glenn Osser) [7]
  • You're Diff'rent - (1949, with Marjorie Goetschius) [5]

Songbook

  • There You Go: Sheet Music. 1945. Embassy Music Corp.

References