Al Goodhart was an American songwriter, composer, pianist, and theatrical agent born on January 26, 1905, in New York City. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School and began his career as a radio announcer, vaudeville pianist, and writer of special material. Goodhart was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) from 1932. He gained recognition with his 1931 hit "I Apologize" and became most prolific during the 1930s, collaborating with notable names such as Mann Curtis, Maurice Sigler, Ed Nelson, Kay Twomey, Allan Roberts, Sammy Lerner, and Al Hoffman.

Between 1934 and 1937, Goodhart traveled to England, where he wrote stage scores for productions like "This'll Make You Whistle," "Going Greek," and "Hide and Seek." He also contributed to musical films starring Jessie Matthews. During World War II, Goodhart entertained troops in the United States and abroad as part of the USO.

His extensive repertoire includes popular songs such as "Auf Wiedersehn, My Dear," "Fit as a Fiddle," "Black-Eyed Susan Brown," "Jimmy Had a Nickel," and "Who Walks In When I Walk Out?" among many others. Al Goodhart passed away on November 30, 1955, in New York City at the age of 50.