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Mort Dixon

1892 – 1956

American lyricist

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Lived 1892 – 1956 (aged 64). Mort Dixon was an American musician, songwriter, lyricist and film score composer.

Mort Dixon (March 20, 1892 – March 23, 1956) was an American lyricist.

Biography Born in New York City, United States, Dixon began writing songs in the early 1920s and was active into the 1930s. He achieved success with his first published effort, 1923's "That Old Gang of Mine". His chief composer collaborators were Ray Henderson, Harry Warren, Harry M. Woods, and Allie Wrubel.

His composing output declined in the late 1930s, and he retired early in life to reside in Westchester County, New York.

Among his lyrics are "That Old Gang of Mine" (1923), "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1926), "I'm Looking over a Four Leaf Clover" (1927), "Nagasaki" (1928), "Would You Like to Take a Walk?" (1930), "I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a Five and Ten Cent Store)", "You're My Everything", "River, Stay 'Way from My Door" (1931), "Flirtation Walk", "Mr. and Mrs. is the Name" (1934), and "The Lady in Red" (1935).

Dixon is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He died in Bronxville, New York.

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Who was Mort Dixon?

American lyricist (1892–1956)

When was Mort Dixon born?

Mort Dixon was born on 20 March 1892 in New York City.

When did Mort Dixon die?

Mort Dixon died on 23 March 1956 in Bronxville.

What was Mort Dixon's occupation?

Mort Dixon was a musician, songwriter, lyricist and film score composer.

What nationality was Mort Dixon?

Mort Dixon was American.

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· Wikipedia: Mort Dixon

· Wikidata: Q1376553

· DBpedia: Mort Dixon

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