Marshall Barer

Noted creative talent, with a multifaceted career spanning multiple disciplines, began his professional journey as a skilled illustrator. He subsequently ventured into writing, crafting bespoke material for esteemed performers Celeste Holm and Dwight Fiske. As a staff lyricist and later editor for Golden Records, he honed his craft, contributing to the development of numerous stage scores, including "New Faces of 1956", "Once Upon a Mattress", and "The Mad Show". In 1956, he joined the prestigious ASCAP organization, where he collaborated with fellow creative minds Dean Fuller and Mary Rodgers. This dynamic trio collectively penned a wide range of popular song compositions, including the notable hits: "La Ronde (This Is Quite a Perfect Night)", "Scratch My Back", "Roller Coaster Blues", "Intoxication", "In a Little While", "Shy", "Normandy", "Very Soft Shoes", "Christmas Long Ago", "Warm Winter", and "What'll I Do With All the Love I Was Savin' For You?"