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Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard.
Lyricist Jack Yellen was born in Poland on July 6, 1892. In 1897, the Yellen family immigrated to the US. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jack found work as a report for the Buffalo Courier. He soon moved to New York to become a songwriter and wrote special material for singers including Sophie Tucker.
Apr 19, 1991 · Jack Yellen, whose songs and lyrics ranged from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first presidential campaign theme--the upbeat “Happy Days Are Here Again”--to Sophie Tucker’s plaintive plea to her ...
Apr 19, 1991 · Jack Yellen, who wrote the lyrics for songs including "Happy Days Are Here Again," died Wednesday at his home in Springville, N.Y. He was 97 years old.
Apr 18, 1991 · Jack Yellen, who was one of the nation's most successful song lyricists with such songs as ``Happy Days Are Here Again,'' died Wednesday at his home outside of Buffalo. Yellen, 98, provided the words for more than 130 popular songs over four decades, including ``I'll Be Seeing You,'' ``Rain or Shine'' and ``Ain't She Sweet.''
Apr 17, 1991 · Jack Yellen. Composer and co-writer of classic '20s and '30s pop tunes like "Ain't She Sweet?" Read Full Biography.
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Apr 17, 1991 · Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard.
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