Al Goodhart was a notable American songwriter, composer, pianist, and talent agent born on January 26, 1905, in New York City. He passed away on November 30, 1955, in the same city. Goodhart was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School and began his career as a radio announcer and vaudeville pianist. He was also involved in writing special material and owned a theatrical agency.

Goodhart's career as a composer took off after his 1931 hit "I Apologize," leading him to focus on music composition, particularly throughout the 1930s. He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1932 and collaborated with several prominent figures, including 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 contributed to the London stage scores for productions such as "This'll Make You Whistle," "Going Greek," and "Hide and Seek." His repertoire includes popular songs like "Auf Wiedersehn, My Dear," "Fit as a Fiddle," "Black-Eyed Susan Brown," "Jimmy Had a Nickel," "Who Walks In When I Walk Out?," "I Saw Stars," and many others.

Goodhart's legacy in the music industry is marked by his diverse talents and contributions to both American and British musical landscapes during his active years.