Clarence Gaskill

Clarence Gaskill (February 2, 1892 – April 29, 1948) was an American composer and lyricist active during the 1920s to early 1930s. His most well-known songs include, "Doo-Wacka-Doo". "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" (1926), and "Prisoner of Love" (1932). His first hit came in 1919 with "I Love You Just the Same, Sweet Adeline".

Personal life Gaskill was born on February 2, 1892, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended St. John's School and Friends School in Pennsylvania. Gaskill's first music teacher was his mother, but he was later taught by private teachers.

Gaskill died on April 29, 1948, in New Brighton, New York City. His wife was Matilda Gaskill and they lived on Richmont Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Career At the age of 16, Gaskill was employed at a local theatre, working as a pianist. By the age of 21, he had founded his own music publishing firm.

After the war was over, Gaskill toured vaudeville under the stage name, "Melody Monarch". "Prisoner of Love". With Leo Robin and Russ Columbo. 1931. Mayfair Music Corp. "Minnie the Moocher". With Cab Calloway and Irving Mills. 1931. "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me". With Jimmy McHugh. 1927. Jack Mills Inc. "Nobody's Business Fox Trot". With Irving Mills. 1926(?). "Doo-Wacka-Doo". With Will Donaldson and George Horther. 1921. Capitol Records. "I Love You Just the Same, Sweet Adeline". With Harry Armstrong. 1919. Edison Blue Amberol. .