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Billy Hill

American songwriter and lyricist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1899 to 1940 · aged 41

William Joseph Hill was an American songwriter, violinist, and pianist who found fame writing Western songs such as "They Cut Down the Old Pine Tree", "The Last Round-Up", "Wagon Wheels", and "Empty Saddles".

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Hill's most popular song was "The Glory of Love", recorded by Benny Goodman in 1936 and by Peggy Lee, Otis Redding, Paul McCartney, and others.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1940 · aged 41