Harry Carroll
American songwriter, pianist and composer
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About Harry Carroll
This Hall of Famer raked in over five million record sales before he clocked twenty-three. He is well known for the classic “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows”.
Early Life
Carroll taught himself how to play the piano and violin while he was in grade school. After high school, he moved to New York, where he worked as an arranger and performed in clubs and pubs.
Career
Carroll got his big break in 1912 when he was made staff composer for Winter Garden productions and he composed the theme song for the musical “On the Mississippi”. He also composed “The Trail of The Lonesome Pine”, “By the Beautiful Sea”, and “There’s a Girl in the Heart of Maryland”.
Harry Carroll was one of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) directors from 1914 to 1917. His songs sold over five million copies and was inducted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame in 1970.
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F.A.Q. about Harry Carroll
When is his birthday?
Harry Carroll's birthday is on November 28, 1892.
In how many days is his birthday?
Harry's birthday is in 218 days
How old was Harry when he died?
He was 70 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 26, 1962.
How old would he be today?
Harry Carroll would be 131 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Harry from?
He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S..