Swift, Kay
(1897–1993)> COMPOSER · LYRICIST · LIBRETTIST
Kay Swift Composer, lyricist, and librettist Kay Faulkner, New York City, April 19, 1897; New York City, January 28, 1993. Swift was a classically trained pianist who broke into Broadway big time in 1929 when her song “Can’t We Be Friends” was introduced by singer Libby Holman in the revue The Little Show . The lyric was provided by her husband, wealthy banker James P. Warburg , under the name “Paul James.” They collaborated on a complete score in 1930 for the musical Fine and Dandy, producing…