Composer, Lyricist, Publisher. He attended New York University and focused his studies on music under the tutelage of David Saperton and Orville Mayhood. He was Treasurer and Council Member of the American Guild of Authors and Composers and subsequently served as Vice President until his death. His song "I am an American" was cited for its evocative impact in 1941 in the Congressional Record. During his career, which spanned the decades from the 1920s until his death in 1979, he composed, arranged, and published hundreds of songs, many of which were recorded by several different artists. The song "Bewildered" was recorded by at least 14 artists. Co-written with Teddy Powell, the first release in 1938 was recorded by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. James Brown's recording was included in the soundtrack for the 1992 movie "Boomerang" and was performed in one episode of the television series "Showtime at the Apollo. His compositions were featured in the soundtracks of many other movies and television series, including "Raging Bull" and "Harlem Nights." The song "March Winds and April Showers" was included in the soundtrack for the 1978 television miniseries "Pennies from Heaven." Written in collaboration with Paul Cunningham, "From the Vine Came the Grape" was recorded in 1954 by The Gaylords and The Hilltoppers. This song was also in the soundtrack of the 2008 television movie "That's Amore! Italian American Favorites." His partnership with Earl Wilson produced the song "Kissin' on the Phone," which was recorded by Paul Anka in 1961. In 1962, he again teamed up with Earl Wilson, and Earl Wilson, Jr., in the release of the song "It Happened Last Night," which was recorded by Connie Francis. Other artists who recorded and performed his songs included Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, Tex Ritter, Billy Eckstine, and Woody Herman. On April 6, 1979, Whitcup died of a stroke at 75. He was survived by his wife Sally, who died in 2001.