Mort Shuman

ABOUT MORT SHUMAN

Known for Save the Last Dance for Me, Viva Las Vegas, and This Magic Moment. He co-wrote many 1960s hits.

He studied music at the New York Conservatory.

He was honored with an Ahmet Ertegun Award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

He married wife Maria-Pia. The couple had four daughters together.

He frequently collaborated with Doc Pomus .