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Ruth Lowe
Ruth Lowe (August 12, 1914 – January 4, 1981) was a Canadian pianist and songwriter renowned for her significant contributions to the music industry, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Toronto to US-Canadian parents, she spent her early years in Glendale, California, before returning to Toronto. Lowe's career in music began as a songplugger in Toronto music stores, where she played piano to promote sheet music sales. She also performed in nightclubs as part of a two-piano act with Sair Lee.

In 1935, Lowe joined Ina Ray Hutton's all-female orchestra, the Melodears, and toured the United States. Her personal life took a tragic turn when her husband, Harold Cohen, died in 1939, an event that inspired her to write the poignant ballad "I'll Never Smile Again." This song became a major hit and was instrumental in launching Frank Sinatra's career when he recorded it with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

Lowe continued to write music, including "Put Your Dreams Away (For Another Day)," which became Sinatra's signature closing theme. She married Nathan Sandler in 1945 and had two sons. Despite retiring from performance in the early 1940s, Lowe's legacy endured. "I'll Never Smile Again" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982, and her life and work have been celebrated in books and planned screen adaptations. Lowe passed away from cancer in 1981, leaving behind a lasting impact on the music world.
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