Joe Lubin, 84; Songwriter for Movies, TV

Joe Lubin, who wrote numerous songs for popular Doris Day movies during the 1960s and also co-wrote “Tutti Frutti” with Little Richard, has died. He was 84.

Lubin died Tuesday at UCLA Medical Center of heart failure.

Born in London, Lubin was a teenager when he began his songwriting career under the guidance of composer Noel Gray.

With songs such as “The Shoemaker’s Serenade,” “I Keep Forgetting to Remember” and “Till Stars Forget to Shine,” Lubin became one of England’s most successful songwriters during World War II.

After coming to the United States in 1947, he wrote songs recorded by Pat Boone, Bob Hope, Petula Clark, Denny Vaughn and Lainie Kazan, among others.

In the 1960s Lubin began writing music for Day, including title songs for the films “Teacher’s Pet,” “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies,” “Move Over, Darling” and “The Glass Bottom Boat.” Each became popular records.

“Joe will always be remembered as a wonderful person and a terrific songwriter,” Day said Friday. “His music contributed greatly to the success of many of my films.”

During the 1970s, he created original music for the hit television series “Bonanza” and “High Chaparral.”

Lubin is survived by his wife, Paulette; a son, Denny; a daughter, Suzy; and two grandchildren.