Washington, Ned
(1901–1976)> LYRICIST
Ned Washington Lyricist Scranton, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1901; Beverly Hills, California, December 20, 1976. Washington came to New York City in the mid-1920s, and began contributing lyrics to various revues and shows, then moved to Hollywood in 1935. His first hit came in 1936 with “ Can’t We Talk It Over ?,” to a melody by Victor Young . It was made famous by Bing Crosby on radio , and on record by Bing with the Mills Brothers (Brunswick 6240) and by Ben Bernie and his orchestra (Brunswick…