(at piano) w. Ray Evans

He composed many movie songs, often in collaboration with lyricist Ray Evans (b. February 4, 1915, Salamanca, New York). Their hits include "To Each His Own," "Golden Earrings," and "Tammy," as well as Academy Award winners "Buttons and Bows" (from THE PALEFACE, 1948), "Mona Lisa" (from CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A., 1950), and "Che Será, Será" (from THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, 1956). Livingston and Evans also wrote several popular themes for TV series, including "Bonanza" and "Mr. Ed."  Nominated for Music Best Song 1945: WHY GIRLS LEAVE HOME "The Cat and the Canary" - Music  Music Best Song 1948: THE PALEFACE "Buttons and Bows" - Music & Lyrics (w. Ray Evans)  Music Best Song 1950: CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A. "Mona Lisa" - Music & Lyrics (w. Ray Evans)  Music Best Song 1956: THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Che Será, Será" - Music & Lyrics (w. Ray Evans)  Nominated for Music Best Song 1957: TAMMY AND THE BACHELOR "Tammy" - Music & Lyrics (w. Ray Evans)  Nominated for Music Best Song 1958: HOUSEBOAT "Almost in Your Arms (Love Song from Houseboat)" - Music & Lyrics (w. Ray Evans)  Nominated for Music Best Song 1964: DEAR HEART "Dear Heart" - Lyric (w. Ray Evans) 7 nominations, 3 Awards