Seymour 'Cy' Coben (April 4, 1919 -- May 26, 2006) was an American songwriter from Jersey City, New Jersey, whose hits were recorded by bandleaders, country singers, and popular artists across the mid-twentieth century.
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His songs reached unlikely audiences: The Beatles recorded his 'Some Other Guy', Tommy Cooper recorded his comedy material, and Leonard Nimoy recorded his compositions, reflecting the range of his output.
His country songwriting in particular produced hits recorded by artists on major Nashville labels through the 1950s and 1960s.
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- Wikipedia — Cy Coben — link
- Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026
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