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Al Goodhart

1905 – 1955

American radio announcer, vaudeville, pianist and songwriter

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Lived 1905 – 1955 (aged 50). Al Goodhart was an American composer and pianist.

Al Goodhart (January 26, 1905 – November 30, 1955) was an American songwriter, composer, pianist, radio announcer, writer, talent agent, and vaudeville entertainer.

Life and career Al Goodhart born in New York City on January 26, 1905. He was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School. He worked in a variety of careers during his lifetime; earning a living as variously a vaudeville pianist, radio announcer, writer, composer, and talent agent.

Other songs

"Black Eyed Susan Brown" (written with Al Hoffman and Herbert Magidson) "I Was Watching a Man Paint a Fence" (written with Ed G. Nelson and Harry Pease) "I Wish I Had a Record" (written with Hal David and Arthur Altman) "May All Your Troubles Be Little Ones" "Smith and Jones" (written with Kay Twomey) "Stop the Music" (written with Art Harry Berman) "Those Things Money Can't Buy" (written with Ruth Poll) "Watching The Trains Go By" (written with Tot Seymour) "With a Hey Nonny Nonny" (written with Ralph Freed and Al Hoffman)

Notable performers of his songs "Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear" (Ray Anthony, Comedy Harmonists, Vera Lynn, Tony Martin, Jerry Vale) "Fit as a Fiddle" (Doris Day, Donald O'Connor, Champ Butler) "I Apologize" (Billy Eckstine, Bing Crosby, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jackie Gleason, Al Hirt, Artie Shaw, Bobby Vinton, Dinah Washington) "I Saw Stars" (Billy Butterfield, Teddi King, Marion McPartland) "I'm in a Dancing Mood" (Dave Brubeck, Tommy Dorsey) "Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland" (Kenny Baker, Dennis Day, Sammy Kaye, Kay Kyser, Guy Lombardo) "The Place Where I Worship" (Red Foley, Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry) "Serenade of the Bells" (Gene Autry, Ray Coniff, the Fleetwoods, Jo Stafford, Sammy Kaye) "Those Things Money Can't Buy" (Nat King Cole) "Watching the Trains Go By" (Perry Como) "Who Walks In When I Walk Out?" (Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald) "Romance Runs in the Family" (Kay Kyser) "Ya Got Love" (Bennie Moten)

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DeWitt Clinton High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Al Goodhart?

American radio announcer, vaudeville, pianist and songwriter (1905-1955)

When was Al Goodhart born?

Al Goodhart was born on 26 January 1905 in New York City.

When did Al Goodhart die?

Al Goodhart died on 30 November 1955 in New York City.

What was Al Goodhart's occupation?

Al Goodhart was a composer and pianist.

What nationality was Al Goodhart?

Al Goodhart was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Al Goodhart

· Wikidata: Q4703891

· DBpedia: Al Goodhart

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