Joe Goodwin
Joe Goodwin (1889-1943) was an American song lyricist and a charter member of ASCAP since 1914. Born on June 6, 1889, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Goodwin was educated in public schools and began his songwriting career during World War I, writing songs for the 81st Wildcats. He also worked as a monologist in vaudeville and as a professional manager for music publishers. Goodwin collaborated with notable composers such as Nat Ayer, Louis Alter, Gus Edwards, George Meyer, Al Piantadosi, Mark Fisher, and Larry Shay. Some of his popular compositions include "When You're Smiling," "Everywhere You Go," "That's How I Need You," "Billy," "When I Get You Alone Tonight," "When You Play in the Game of Love," "Baby Shoes," "Liberty Bell It's Time to Ring Again," "Gee, But I Hate to Go Home Again," "I'm Knee Deep in Daisies," "They're Wearing 'Em Higher in Hawaii," and "Breeze." He contributed to film music and wrote songs for London revues. Joe Goodwin passed away on July 31, 1943, in The Bronx, New York.
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