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Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", 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.
Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death at age 48 in 1957.
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- 1942–1945 (Marine Corps), 1946–1957 (Reserve)
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Lyricist Joe McCarthy was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on September 27, 1885. McCarthy’s early career was as a singer in Boston cafes and then as a music publisher. Moving to New York City, he was put on staff at Feist & Co music publishing company on Tin Pan Alley.
You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)" is a popular song from 1913 composed by James V. Monaco with lyrics by Joseph McCarthy. It was introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway revue The Honeymoon Express (1913), and used in the 1973 revival of the musical Irene. One of the earliest singers to record the song was Al Jolson.
- April 30, 1913 Broadway Music Corporation, New York.
- Popular standard
- June 4, 1913
- Columbia Records
Alice Blue Gown. " Alice Blue Gown " is a popular song written by Joseph McCarthy and Harry Tierney. The song, which was inspired by Alice Roosevelt Longworth 's signature gown, was first performed by Edith Day in the 1919 Broadway musical Irene. [1] In 1920 the song was recorded and released.
Lyricist (s) Joseph McCarthy. " I'm Always Chasing Rainbows " is a popular Vaudeville song. The music is credited to Harry Carroll, but the melody is adapted from Fantaisie-Impromptu by Frédéric Chopin. The lyrics were written by Joseph McCarthy, and the song was published in 1917.
Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", 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.
