Abel Baer, born on March 16, 1893, in Baltimore, Maryland, was a prominent American songwriter associated with the Tin Pan Alley era. Initially pursuing a career in dentistry, Baer studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. However, his path shifted after serving as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Air Force during World War I. Following his military service, Baer transitioned to the music industry in 1920, joining a New York music publisher as a staff writer.

Baer's songwriting career flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, during which he collaborated with notable figures such as L. Wolfe Gilbert, Stanley Adams, Cliff Friend, Sam M. Lewis, and Mabel Wayne. He was known for composing both melodies and lyrics, contributing to a wide array of popular songs. Some of his most renowned compositions include "There Are Such Things," "My Mother's Eyes," "June Night," "Gee, But You're Swell," and "Lucky Lindy," the latter celebrating Charles Lindbergh's historic transatlantic flight.

In 1929, Baer moved to Hollywood to write songs for sound films, contributing to productions like "Paramount on Parade" and "True to the Navy." He also worked on Broadway, writing scores for musicals such as "Lady Do" and "Old Bill M.P." His song "There Are Such Things" became a number one hit for Tommy Dorsey, featuring Frank Sinatra.

Baer continued to influence the music scene throughout his life, holding positions such as a member of the Appeals Board of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), treasurer of the Songwriters Protective Association, and president of the American Guild of Authors and Composers. He passed away on October 5, 1976, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy of enduring musical contributions.