Irving Berlin - "This Is The Life!"

Composer/lyricist Irving Berlin (1888­ - 1989) remains an American cultural icon. His extraordinary genius took him on a journey extending from the birth of the pop music industry ("Tin Pan Alley"), to the stages of Broadway, and into the hearts of millions through the mediums of radio, movies, and television. Over six decades, Berlin's 1,500 songs became the virtual "soundtrack" of 20th century American life.