Raymond B. Egan
Raymond Blanning Egan was a Canadian-born American songwriter, born on November 14, 1890, in Windsor, Ontario. His family moved to the United States in 1892, settling in Michigan, where Egan later attended the University of Michigan. Initially working as a bank clerk, Egan transitioned to a career in music as a staff writer for Grinnell’s Music Co. in Detroit.
Egan became well-known for his collaborations with composer Richard A. Whiting, producing popular songs such as "Till We Meet Again," "The Japanese Sandman," and "Ain't We Got Fun." His work extended to writing for vaudeville, Broadway musicals like "Robinson Crusoe, Jr." and "Silks and Satins," and films including "Paramount on Parade" and "Red-Headed Woman."
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Egan collaborated with several other composers, including Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. His song "I Never Knew" was featured on Judy Garland's 1950 album, and his work "Hand in Hand Again" was later remixed by Midnight Syndicate in 2005.
Egan passed away on October 13, 1952, in Westport, Connecticut, at the age of 61. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970, honoring his significant contributions to American popular music.
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