Cahn's Hopes Not High For Most Modern Music

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: July 19, 1992 | Copyright information

Lyricist Sammy Cahn, the four-time Academy Award winner whose song "High Hopes" became the theme for President John F. Kennedy's campaign, doesn't think much of most modern music.

But he did enjoy the songs at the Democratic National Convention.

"I liked the song they played after (Bill) Clinton's speech," said Cahn, referring to the Fleetwood Mac ...

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