George W. Meyer
George William Meyer (January 1, 1884 – August 28, 1959) was a prominent American songwriter associated with the Tin Pan Alley era. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Meyer graduated from Roxbury High School and initially pursued a career in accountancy at Boston department stores. In his mid-20s, he relocated to New York City, where he became a successful songwriter.
Meyer is best known for composing music for popular songs such as "For Me and My Gal," "In the Land of Beginning Again," and "There Are Such Things." He established his own publishing company, Geo. W. Meyer Co., in New York City, which published his works and those of other songwriters. Throughout his career, he collaborated with notable lyricists including Joe Young, Grant Clarke, Roy Turk, and Edgar Leslie.
In addition to songwriting, Meyer contributed to Broadway and film music. He wrote the score for the Broadway show "Dixie to Broadway" and the revue "Blackbirds of 1926," which found success in Paris and London. He also composed songs for the film "Footlights and Fools" in 1929.
Meyer passed away in New York City in 1959 at the age of 75. His contributions to music were recognized posthumously with his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
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