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Richard A. Whiting

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American composer and songwriter (1891-1938)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1891 to 1938 · aged 46
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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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1970Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Harry Von TilzerAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameGeorge Frederick RootAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameOtto HarbachAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameFred FisherAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameCon ConradAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameRalph RaingerAlso won Songwriters Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1938 · aged 46
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12 languages

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