"Night of Stars"

George Michael Cohan has written more than 500 songs. He thinks "Venus, My Shining Star" (1894) is his best, but the U. S. public still prefers "Over There" (1917). Last week George M. Cohan turned out another song, for a huge benefit for German-Jewish refugees from Nazidom, held in Manhattan's Yankee Stadium. The affair was called "Night of Stars" and so was Mr. Cohan's song.

Even Mr. Cohan's friends last week had to admit that his latest song was probably his worst. The two-four time music resembled an outmoded march of the 1900's. Typically Cohanesque was a bugle call for the transition from verse to chorus. The words were no better than the music. Excerpts:

Twinkle, twinkle little star No matter who or what you are You've never twinkled like you "twink" tonight-- Our sister stars and brother stars Along with all the other stars There's never been a starry night so bright. . . .

Star light, Star bright, All the stars are out tonight The brightest theatrical stars-- They're outshining Jupiter, Venus and Mars-- All for the cause-- All for the cause Not for applause or "Hurrahs!" There's a bright white light in the heavens tonight This is the night of stars.

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