About Raymond Sherwood
Lived 1895 – 1965 (aged 69). Raymond Sherwood was an American lyricist and songwriter.
Raymond A. Sherwood (25 November 1889, in Brooklyn – 15 August 1965, in Arcadia, Florida) was an American lyricist of popular music of the Tin Pan Alley genre (circa early 1920s). Sherwood's World War I Draft Registration indicates that in June 1917, he worked as a salesman for Forster Music Publisher, Inc. Forster, based in Chicago, at that time had an office at 116 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Raymond Sherwood died at G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital in Arcadia, Florida, on August 15, 1965. At the time of his death, he resided in Wauchula, Florida.
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Who was Raymond Sherwood?
Lyricist of popular music (1895–1965)
When was Raymond Sherwood born?
Raymond Sherwood was born on 25 November 1895.
When did Raymond Sherwood die?
Raymond Sherwood died on 15 August 1965.
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Raymond Sherwood was a lyricist and songwriter.
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Raymond Sherwood was American.
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