Joseph McCarthy (lyricist)
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Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943)[1] was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows",[1] from the now-forgotten Oh, Look! (1918), starring the Dolly Sisters, based upon the haunting melody from the middle section of Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu.
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Joseph McCarthy | |
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Born | (1885-09-27)September 27, 1885 Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 18, 1943(1943-12-18) (aged 58) |
Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
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Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States,[1] McCarthy was a frequent collaborator of composers Harry Tierney[1] and Fred Fisher. He was the director of ASCAP from 1921 to 1929.