Irving Berlin (1888–1989) was a Russian-born American songwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest in history. Born Israel Beilin in Belarus, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child, growing up in ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Eric Grode IRVING BERLIN New York Genius By James Kaplan Sometimes the hypersophisticated ...

Irving Berlin was born Israel Isidor Baline on May 11, 1888 in Mogilev, Belarus, Russian Empire. Towering composer, songwriter, ("God Bless America", "Always", "Blue ...