About J. Fred Coots
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 87). J. Fred Coots was an American composer, songwriter and lyricist.
John Frederick Coots, better known as J. Fred Coots or Fred Coots, (May 2, 1897 – April 8, 1985) was an American songwriter.
Selected songs "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," words by Haven Gillespie, music by Coots Leo Feist, Inc., publisher (1934); © September 27, 1934, Class E unpublished 93634, Leo Feist, Inc., New York
Original copyrights Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 3 Musical Compositions, New Series, Library of Congress, Copyright Office
Copyright renewals Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 3, Musical Compositions, Third Series, Library of Congress, Copyright Office
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Who was J. Fred Coots?
American songwriter (1897–1985)
When was J. Fred Coots born?
J. Fred Coots was born on 2 May 1897 in New York City.
When did J. Fred Coots die?
J. Fred Coots died on 8 April 1985 in New York City.
What was J. Fred Coots's occupation?
J. Fred Coots was a composer, songwriter and lyricist.
What nationality was J. Fred Coots?
J. Fred Coots was American.
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