Harry Tierney

Harry Austin Tierney (May 21, 1890 – March 22, 1965) was an American composer of musical theatre, best known for long-running hits such as Irene, Broadway's longest-running show of the era (620 performances), Kid Boots (1923) and Rio Rita (1927), one of the first musicals to be turned into a talking picture (and later remade starring Abbott and Costello).

Life and career

Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States,

Ragtime compositions Ragtime pieces composed by Tierney included: "The Bumble Bee" (1909) "The Fanatic Rag" (1911) "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1911) "Dingle Pop Hop" (1911) "Black Canary" (1911) "Checkerboard" (1911) "Crimson Rambler" (1911) "William's Wedding" (1911) "Rubies and Pearls" (1911) "Fleur De Lys" (1911) "Innocence Rag" (1911) "Cabaret Rag" "Variety Rag" (1912) "Louisiana Rag" (1913) "Chicago Tickle" (1913) "1915 Rag" (1913)