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Cole Porter: The American Composer Who Defined Broadway and Hollywood Songwriting

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Biographical article about Cole Albert Porter (1891–1964), the American composer and songwriter known for his witty, urbane lyrics and successful Broadway and Hollywood scores. Born into wealth in Indiana, Porter defied family expectations to pursue music professionally, achieving major success from the 1920s onward after a slow start.

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Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics

Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, Porter defied his grandfather's wishes for him to practice law and took up music as a profession

Classically trained, he was drawn to musical theatre

After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage

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Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films.

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