Sunday, November 12, 2023

November 12 - Richard A. Whiting (The Musical Birthday Series, 5th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for November 12th are here: Richard Whiting; Alexander Borodin (2019), Gustav Nottebohm (2020), Jo Stafford; Neil Young (2021), and Richard A. Whiting (2022)

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Richard A. Whiting (12 November 1891 – 19 February 1938) was an American composer of popular songs. 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two More  Variations on the Name of Whiting (continued from the post for 2022)


(1)

If ever you catch yourself citing

From the songbook of Richard A. Whiting,

No need to be pensive,

Ashamed, or defensive.

His songs have the knack of delighting.


(2)


Whiting moved to Hollywood, where there were more opportunities for songwriters during the Depression. – Wikipedia


The fan club of Richard A. Whiting

Had bylaws that needed rewriting,

When a Hollywood rally

Against Tin Pan Alley,

Incited parochial fighting.

 

 

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