Richard A. Whiting
American composer and songwriter (1891-1938) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 46
Richard Armstrong Whiting was an American composer of popular songs, including the standards "Hooray for Hollywood", "Ain't We Got Fun?" and "On the Good Ship Lollipop". He also wrote lyrics occasionally, and film scores most notably for the standard "She's Funny That Way".
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United States
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Deceased
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Lived 1891 to 1938 · aged 46
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