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Will D. Cobb

1876 – 1930

American lyricist and composer

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About Will D. Cobb

Lived 1876 – 1930 (aged 53). Will D. Cobb was an American songwriter.

William Denight Cobb (July 5, 1876 – January 20, 1930) was an American lyricist and composer. He and a partner, Ren Shields, produced several popular musicals and musical comedies in the early 20th century. Cobb also had a long-run collaboration with Gus Edwards. Before becoming a songwriter, he worked as a salesman in a department store. Cobb died January 20, 1930, in Manhattan, New York City, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.

In 1897, Cobb wrote the lyrics and Paul Barnes

Productions

Broadway

Tintypes — Musical revue featuring songs by Will D. Cobb – October 23, 1980 – January 11, 1981 "Waltz Me Around Again, Willie" (1906), Ren Shields (music)

T. B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter, Inc. "If a Table at Rector's Could Talk" (1913), Raymond Hubbell (music)

M. Witmark & Sons "Good Bye and Luck Be with You Laddie Boy" (1917), Gus Edwards (music) "Private Mike McGee" (1918), Gus Edwards (music) "He's Long and Lean and Lanky" (1918), Gus Edwards (music) "Johnny I'll Take You" (1904), Gus Edwards (music)

"Sunbonnet Sue" (1908), Gus Edwards (music)

Jos. W. Stern & Co. "Mothers of Men" (1917), Gus Edwards (music)

Other publishers "I Love Only One Girl in the Wide, Wide World" (1903), Gus Edwards (music)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Will D. Cobb?

American lyricist and composer (1876-1930)

When was Will D. Cobb born?

Will D. Cobb was born on 6 July 1876.

When did Will D. Cobb die?

Will D. Cobb died on 20 January 1930.

What was Will D. Cobb's occupation?

Will D. Cobb was a songwriter.

What nationality was Will D. Cobb?

Will D. Cobb was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Will D. Cobb

· Wikidata: Q8002773

· DBpedia: Will D. Cobb

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