Matt Dennis

Songwriter Matt Dennis died Sunday at the age of 88. He wrote the songs "Angel Eyes," "Everything Happens to Me" and "Let's Get Away from It All." In the 1940s he worked with Tommy Dorsey as an arranger and vocal coach when he wrote his biggest hits. This interview first aired December 12, 1995.

Songwriter Matt Dennis. He wrote "Angel Eyes," "Everything Happens to Me," and "Let's Get Away From it All."

Performer-in-residence Harry Connick, Jr. plays songs by Matt Dennis and Cole Porter.