He was born in Brooklyn , New York , United States , and wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs .
Manny Curtis ( born Emanuel Kurtz , 1911 -- 1984 ) was an American songwriter .
Manny Curtis was born in Brooklyn , New York , American   , and wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs .
Manny Curtis ( born Emanuel Kurtz , 1911 -- 1984 ) was an American songwriter .