About Melville Gideon
Lived 1884 – 1933 (aged 49). Melville Gideon was an American composer, songwriter, pianist, singer and lyricist.
Melville J. Gideon (May 21, 1884 – November 11, 1933) was an American composer, lyricist and performer of ragtime music, composing many themes for hit Broadway musicals including The Co-Optimists and The Beauty Spot. He was also a director, producer and performer. He was born in New York City, and died in London, aged 49.
Among the songs he composed were "Arizona" (1916, lyrics by James Heard), "Washington Square" (1920, lyrics by Cole Porter and Ray E. Goetz), "I Never Realized" (1921, lyrics by Porter) and "Crinoline Gown" (1924, lyrics by Clifford Seyler).
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Who was Melville Gideon?
American composer (1884–1933)
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Melville Gideon was born on 21 May 1884 in New York City.
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Melville Gideon died on 11 November 1933 in London.
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Melville Gideon was a composer, songwriter, pianist, singer and lyricist.
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Melville Gideon was American.
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