About Charles Mitchell
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 68). Charles Mitchell was an American songwriter and musician.
Uless Charles Mitchell (April 1, 1904 – December 27, 1972) was a songwriter, best known as a collaborator with Jimmie Davis. Davis's best-known composition, "You Are My Sunshine", published in 1939 was co-written by Mitchell.
Mitchell worked as the registrar of voters in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. He died on December 27, 1972, at the age of 67.
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Who was Charles Mitchell?
American songwriter
When was Charles Mitchell born?
Charles Mitchell was born on 1 April 1904.
When did Charles Mitchell die?
Charles Mitchell died on 27 December 1972.
What was Charles Mitchell's occupation?
Charles Mitchell was a songwriter and musician.
What nationality was Charles Mitchell?
Charles Mitchell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Mitchell (songwriter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Mitchell. https://biography.guide/charles-mitchell-songwriter/
MLA: "Charles Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-mitchell-songwriter/.
Chicago: "Charles Mitchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-mitchell-songwriter/.
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