Carl George Lampl was an American songwriter and knitwear manufacturer, born on November 4, 1898, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he also passed away on September 12, 1962. Throughout his career, Lampl was credited under various names, including C. G. Lampl, C. Lampl, and Carl G. Lampl, among others. He contributed significantly to the American music scene, with his work spanning various genres and being performed by numerous artists.

Lampl's songwriting career included contributions to many recordings from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Notable works include "Blue Ridge," recorded by Bessie Brown in 1928, and "Get 'Em In A Rumble Seat," which was performed by both Horace Heidt And His Orchestra and Six Jumping Jacks in the same year. His song "Close To You" was famously recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1943, and "Thoughtless" saw multiple renditions by artists such as Vic Damone and Doris Day in the late 1940s.

Beyond his songwriting, Lampl's compositions have been featured in various collections and albums over the years, highlighting his lasting influence on the music industry. Despite his parallel career in knitwear manufacturing, it is his contributions to music that have left a lasting legacy.