Walter Donaldson (songwriter)

This article is about the American songwriter. For the snooker player, see Walter Donaldson (snooker player).
Walter Donaldson
Donaldson, c. 1926
Background information
Born(1893-02-15)February 15, 1893
New York City, United States
DiedJuly 15, 1947(1947-07-15) (aged 54)
Santa Monica, California, United States
Occupations
  • Composer
  • lyricist
  • publishing company entrepreneur
Websitewalterdonaldson.net

Walter Donaldson (February 15, 1893 – July 15, 1947) was a prolific American popular songwriter and publishing company founder, composing many hit songs of the 1910s to 1940s, that have become standards and form part of the Great American Songbook.

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