As well as covering European stories for the United Press news agency for several decades, becoming "celebrated in his profession for the quality of his writing and the breadth of his experience,"[2] he wrote the lyrics to several successful popular songs.
Born in New York City, he joined United Press at the age of 15, and worked for the company for 58 years.
In 1947, "Tell Me Marianne", Musel's adaptation of the 1924 tango "A media luz", topped the UK sheet music charts.
[5] He reported on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, writing: "Golden trumpets stilled the tumult of modern London today, and the world's largest city rolled back the centuries to hear Elizabeth II proclaimed Queen.
[2] In 1993, BMI established an annual award in his name for the year's most-performed song, and he remained a consultant to the organisation until his death.