De Sylva, Brown, and Henderson

De Sylva, Brown, and Henderson The songwriting team of De Sylva , Brown, and Henderson was unique in the Alley. Although Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown nominally wrote the words and Ray Henderson the music, these three functioned as one creator, sharing the same thought, feeling, purpose, and style. Each contributed both words and music. Before their teaming, each had written hits with others: De Sylva ’s, “Look for the Silver Lining” with Jerome Kern, “Somebody Loves Me” with George Gershwin…