David McCord Lippincott

David McCord Lippincott (17 June 1924 – January 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and novelist.

Early life and education

Born in New York City,[1] David McCord Lippincott wrote music and lyrics from an early age. The first evidence of that is a musical revue he wrote while attending the Hotchkiss School called "Little Boy Blue". He then went to Yale University, as did his father, William Jackson Lippincott. He was a member of the Skull & Bones senior society, as was his father. He graduated in 1949.[2]

While at Yale, Lippincott was a member of The Whiffenpoofs singing group. He wrote numerous light-hearted songs and revues, including "Daddy is a Yale Man" and "We're Saving Ourselves for Yale", both of which appeared in the show Button Button.[3]

Work

After college, Lippincott worked for McCann Erickson as a creative director, writing copy and creating jingles. His original album musical, The Body in the Seine has become a collector's item.

During this time, he also wrote books, several of which are still available. Some of the writings were turned into films.

Bibliography

  • E Pluribus Bang! (1970)
  • The Voice of Armageddon (1974)
  • Tremor Violet (1975)
  • The Blood of October (1978)
  • Savage Ransom (1978)
  • Salt Mine (1979)
  • Dark Prism (1980). Published as Black Prism in the UK.
  • Unholy Mourning (1982)
  • The Nursery (1983)
  • The Home (1984)

References

  1. ↑ "David Lippincott".
  2. ↑ "Joan S. Bentley, Smith Alumna A Future Bride: She Is Fiancee of David McCord Lippincott of McCann-Erickson". The New York Times. 2 Aug 1959. p. 78.
  3. ↑ John Lippincott, "The Music of David Lippincott"; accessed 2026.08.10.


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