Henry Sullivan

Henry Anthony Sullivan (1895–1975) was a composer, songwriter, and pianist.

Early life He attended the Worcester Academy and Dartmouth College.

Career In 1929, he wrote his first complete show, Almanac, From the show, I May Be Wrong (but I Think You're Wonderful) was composed, with Sullivan writing the music and Harry Ruskin writing the lyrics. The song would go on to become a popular song with multiple cover versions.

With Anderson's 1931 production of Bow Bells, Sullivan wrote the music for "Mona Lisa" (not to be confused with the 1949 song Mona Lisa recorded by Nat King Cole and others), and other songs in the show. Sullivan would later write the music for the Broadway show Thumbs Up! (1934), with Anderson staging the show as well writing some of the lyrics. Together, they would write five songs for the film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), along with other copyrighted songs as well.

Broadway shows Source:

Discography Song and Authorship Year"Picnic in the Park" from the film The Greatest Show on Earth words: John Murray Anderson, music: Henry Sullivan1951"You Can't Say Goodbye to Hawaii" from the film The Greatest Show on Earth words: John Murray Anderson, music: Henry Sullivan1951"Sing a Happy Song" from the film The Greatest Show on Earth words: John Murray Anderson, music: Henry Sullivan1952"Popcorn and Lemonade" from the film The Greatest Show on Earth words: John Murray Anderson, music: Henry Sullivan1952"If Every Month Were June" words: John Murray Anderson, music: Henry Sullivan1953"Hudson River" words: Henry Myers, music: Henry Sullivan1955"I May Be Wrong (but I Think You're Wonderful)" words: Harry Ruskin, music: Henry Sullivan, arranged for dance orchestra1959