Jimmy Van Heusen
Jimmy Van Heusen  
Podcast: Jazz Legends
Published On: Wed Mar 12 2025
Description: Songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock on January 26, 1913) picked his professional name inspired by the shirt company. In the course of his career, he won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for best song. Many of his tunes have become beloved jazz standards over the years.