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Jimmy McHugh

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Also known as James Francis McHugh

American composer, songwriter (1894–1969)

Person · Open Library

Born
1894
Died
1969
Works
3

Top works

  • The Dominican Republic
  • I Feel a Song Coming on
  • Sugar babies

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1894-07-10
Active to
1969-05-23

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
7,035
Total plays
24,337

Tags

jazzswing40s30sschellack-schatz

James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was a U.S. composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he composed over 270 songs. His songs were recorded by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, June Christy, Peggy Lee, and Ella Fitzgerald. After struggling in a variety of jobs, including rehearsal pianist for the Boston Opera House and pianist/song plugger for Irving Berlin’s publishing company <a href="

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
McHugh
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Boston
Place of death
Beverly Hills
Occupation
songwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Image
JimmyMcHugh.PNG
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date of birth
1893-07-10
date of death
1969-05-23
Commons category
Jimmy McHugh
birth name
James Francis McHugh
name in native language
Jimmy McHugh
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