Cole Porter

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Cole Porter

Communications

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Why Is Cole Porter Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in film. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, Porter defied his grandfather's wishes for him to practice law and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn to musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike many successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote the lyrics as well as the music for his songs.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Cole Porter?

Cole Porter is affiliated with the following schools:

• Yale University
• Harvard University