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Richard Armstrong Whiting (November 12, 1891 – February 19, 1938) was an American composer of popular songs, including the standards "Hooray for Hollywood", "Ain't We Got Fun?" and "On the Good Ship Lollipop". He also wrote lyrics occasionally, and film scores most notably for the standard "She's Funny That Way".
Richard Whiting (1461 – 15 November 1539) was an English Catholic priest and the last Abbot of Glastonbury. Whiting presided over Glastonbury Abbey at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (1536–1541) under King Henry VIII of England .
Learn about the life and death of Richard Whiting, the last abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, who was executed by Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell in 1539. Discover how he was falsely accused of stealing abbey funds and supporting Catherine of Aragon.
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Richard Whiting was a learned and kind man who led the abbey until its dissolution by Henry VIII. He was executed in 1539 after a mock trial and a brutal death at the Tor hill.
Learn about Richard Whiting, a prolific and influential songwriter of the classic era, who composed hits like "Till We Meet Again", "Hooray for Hollywood" and "Ain't We Got Fun". Discover his style, legacy and collaborations with lyricists like Johnny Mercer.
Learn about Richard A. Whiting, the composer of MY IDEAL, HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD, and other classics. Explore his song catalogue, movies, artists, biography, and licensing information.
Composer Richard A. Whiting was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 12, 1891. After graduating from Los Angeles’ Harvard Military School, Whiting began his career as a staff writer for various music publishers and in 1912 became a personal manager.
