Grant Clarke
Grant Clarke (May 14, 1891 – May 16, 1931) was an influential American songwriter born in Akron, Ohio. Early in his career, Clarke moved to New York City, where he initially worked as an actor and a staff writer for comedians. He became a prominent figure in Tin Pan Alley, contributing music to films such as "The Jazz Singer" (1927), "Weary River" (1928), "On with the Show" (1929), and "Is Everybody Happy?" (1929). Clarke also wrote lyrics for the show "Dixie to Broadway" and contributed to the 1921 "Ziegfeld Follies" and "Bombo."
Throughout his career, Clarke collaborated with notable composers like George W. Meyer, Harry Akst, James V. Monaco, Al Piantadosi, Fred Fisher, Harry Warren, Arthur Johnston, James Hanley, Lewis F. Muir, and Milton Ager. Among his popular songs are "Second Hand Rose" and "Am I Blue?". His other notable works include "Ragtime Cowboy Joe," "Dat's Harmony," "He'd Have to Get Under – Get Out and Get Under," and "In the Land of Beginning Again."
Clarke was a charter member of ASCAP and found success in the music publishing business. He passed away at the age of 40 in California.
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