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The Birth of the Blues

“The Birth of the Blues” is a popular song. The music was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. The song was published in 1926, and recorded by Cab Calloway in 1943 or 1944 [1]. The song was later a hit for Frank Sinatra and was frequently performed by popular singers such as Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Keely Smith, Jack Teagarden and Pearl Bailey. An Oscar nominated (Music Scoring [2]) film “Birth of the Blues” starring Bing Crosby was released in 1941. Ray Henderson (December 1, 1896 – December 31, 1970), was an American songwriter. Born Raymond Brost in Buffalo, New York, Henderson moved to New York City and became a popular composer in Tin Pan Alley. He was one third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the revue called George White’s.

Ray Henderson

Ray Henderson (December 1, 1896 – December 31, 1970), was an American songwriter. Born Raymond Brost in Buffalo, New York, Henderson moved to New York City and became a popular composer in Tin Pan Alley. He was one third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the revue called George White’s Scandals and such book musicals as Good News, Hold Everything!, and Follow Thru. After De Sylva’s departure, Henderson continued to write with Brown through 1933, then worked with other partners. Henderson’s biggest hit songs included “That Old Gang of Mine”, “Annabelle” (both 1923), “Bye Bye Blackbird”, “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue”, “I’m Sitting on Top of the World” (all 1925), “The Varsity Drag” (1927), “You’re The Cream In My Coffee” (1928), “Button Up Your Overcoat”, “You Are My Lucky Star” “I’m A Dreamer, Aren’t We All”, “Keep Your Sunny Side Up” (1929), “The Thrill Is Gone”, and “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries” (1931). Henderson also worked as an accompanist to song and dance acts in Vaudeville. His last Broadway show was a resuscitation of the.