RIP: George David Weiss, songwriter who wrote “What a Wonderful World” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”

RIP: George David Weiss, songwriter who wrote "What a Wonderful World" and "Can't Help Falling in Love"

From the BBC:

US songwriter George David Weiss, who helped write chart-topping tracks such as Can’t Help Falling In Love and What a Wonderful World, has died aged 89.

The musician died of natural causes at his home in Oldwick in New Jersey, his wife Claire said.

Weiss also co-wrote songs which were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Elvis Presley.

• George David Weiss: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_David_Weiss

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