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Ernest Ball

American musician (1878-1927) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 48

Ernest Roland Ball was an American singer and songwriter, most famous for composing the music for the song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" in 1912. Ball was not Irish and neither were the lyricists.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1927 · aged 48

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