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Joseph McCarthy

1885 – 1943

American lyricist

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Lived 1885 – 1943 (aged 58). Joseph McCarthy was an American composer, lyricist, screenwriter, songwriter and librettist.

Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", 1919 Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 1919 Irene (stage musical) 1920 Ziegfeld Follies of 1920 1921 The Broadway Whirl 1922 Up She Goes 1922 Glory 1923 Ziegfeld Follies of 1923 1923 Kid Boots 1924 Ziegfeld Follies of 1924 1926 Irene (film) 1927 Rio Rita (stage musical) 1928 Cross My Heart 1929 Rio Rita 1930 New Movietone Follies of 1930 1931 Ziegfeld Follies of 1931 1942 Rio Rita (remake)

Songwriter 1914 "There's a Little Spark of Love Still Burning" (with Fred Fisher) 1917 "They Go Wild Simply Wild Over Me" (with Fred Fisher) 1918 "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" (from the musical Oh Look!) 1919 "Alice Blue Gown" (waltz from Irene) (with Harry Tierney) 1930 "So This Is London" 1930 "Under Suspicion" 1930 "Up the River" 1945 "Incendiary Blonde"

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Who was Joseph McCarthy?

American lyricist (1885–1943)

When was Joseph McCarthy born?

Joseph McCarthy was born on 27 September 1885 in Somerville.

When did Joseph McCarthy die?

Joseph McCarthy died on 18 December 1943 in New York City.

What was Joseph McCarthy's occupation?

Joseph McCarthy was a composer, lyricist, screenwriter, songwriter and librettist.

What nationality was Joseph McCarthy?

Joseph McCarthy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph McCarthy

· Wikidata: Q3810247

· DBpedia: Joseph McCarthy (lyricist)

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