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By Ray Henderson, Bud De Sylva & Lew Brown 1928 A sentimental tear-jerker if ever there was one, th
Bye, Bye Blackbird
By Ray Henderson & Mort Dixon 1926 A true anthem of the Roaring '20s, this tune was introduced by G
Biography Ray Henderson
Ray Henderson (December 1, 1896–December 31, 1970), was an American
songwriter.
Born Raymond Brost in Buffalo, New York, Henderson moved to New York City
and became a popular composer in Tin Pan Alley. He was one third of a
successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy
De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the
revue called George White's Scandals and such book musicals as Good News,
Hold Everything!, and Follow Thru. After De Sylva's departure, Henderson
continued to write with Brown through 1933, then worked with other
partners.
Henderson's biggest hit songs included "That Old Gang of Mine",
"Annabelle" (both 1923), "Bye, Bye Blackbird", "Five Foot Two, Eyes of
Blue", "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" (all 1925), "The Varsity Drag"
(1927), "You're The Cream In My Coffee" (1928), "Button Up Your Overcoat",
"You Are My Lucky Star" "I'm A Dreamer, Ar
