Composer
Walter Marks
American composer
b. 1934
13 works in the index
- Born
- 1934
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Walter Marks (born January 15, 1934, in New York) is an American songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. He is probably best known for his song "I've Gotta Be Me", recorded by Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennett, Michael Jackson and many others. He has also written songs recorded by Barbra Streisand, The Temptations, Della Reese, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, and other artists.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; lyricist; songwriter; screenwriter; librettist
- VIAF ID
- 232844149
- ISNI
- 0000000066552212
- GND ID
- 1036478963
- Library of Congress ID
- n82037479
- MusicBrainz ID
- a206bdb6-c2bd-4362-a3ef-49b537f48b9d
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice, Piano, Trombone, Double Bass
- Genres represented
- Jazz, pop
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 13
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've Gotta Be Me | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal | Jazz, pop | 9 |
| I Will Remember You Additional credits Seamus Egan, Dave Merenda, Sarah McLachlan | — | — | — | Guitar, Voice | — | 1 |
| The Singer | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: E | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: B | — | — | — | Tenor Saxophone | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: 1st B | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: 2nd B | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: 1st Trombone | — | — | — | Trombone | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: 2nd Trombone | — | — | — | Trombone | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: Guitar | — | — | — | Guitar | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: String Bass | — | — | — | Double Bass | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: Drums | — | — | — | percussion | — | 1 |
| I've Gotta Be Me: Score | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 232844149.