Paul Vance, writer of “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” has died, his daughter Paula Vance revealed via Facebook. According to his daughter’s post, Vance — born Joseph Paul Florio on ...

His daughter’s experience wearing a bikini on a beach in 1960 inspired him to write a novelty song that became a No. 1 hit. By Richard Sandomir Paul Vance, who described the uncertain path of a girl ...

Paul Vance, the songwriter behind "Itsy Bisty Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and hundreds of other songs, died May 30 at the age of 92. His cause of death was not disclosed. The following day, ...

Paul Vance, a longtime Brill Building songwriter best-known for co-writing the infamous 1960 chart-topper "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," has died. The Washington Post reports that ...

He also wrote "Catch a Falling Star" and "Tracy," and his songs were performed by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, and Robert Goulet. Sara Netzley has over 25 years of experience covering ...

Paul Vance died at a nursing facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 30 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial Intern in early 2020, ...