Lew Quadling was an American songwriter and musician born on June 7, 1906, in Cedarville, New Jersey, and he passed away on March 3, 1987, in New Jersey. He was involved in the music industry primarily as a songwriter, composer, lyricist, and pianist. Quadling is known for co-writing the song "Careless" with Dick Jurgens and Eddy Howard. His work spanned several decades, with recordings dating from 1931 to 1957. During World War II, he composed, scored, and conducted a 60-piece orchestra for 17 Army Signal Corps training documentaries. Quadling also contributed to various recordings with artists such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Dinah Shore, showcasing his versatility in jazz and dance band music. Additionally, he led groups like Lew Quadling And His Chorus And Orchestra and Lew Quadling And The Sentimental Reeds.