Albert Von Tilzer
Albert Von Tilzer | |
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Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
Died | 1 October 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 78)
Albert Von Tilzer (born Albert Gumm, March 29, 1878 – October 1, 1956) was an American songwriter, the younger brother of fellow songwriter Harry Von Tilzer. He wrote the music to many hit songs, including, most notably, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game".[1]
Early life
He was born Albert Gumm, in
Harry had adopted his mother's maiden name, Tilzer, as his own. He sought to make it sound even classier by tacking on the German nobiliary particle "Von". So impressive seemed the transformation that eventually all his brothers (Albert, Will, and Jules) had changed their last name to match his.[1]
Career
Within a few years Albert formed his own firm, The York Publishing Company.[3]
By 1913, Albert had closed The York Publishing Company and joined the firm of his brother Will Von Tilzer.[3]
Albert Von Tilzer was a top Tin Pan Alley tune writer, producing numerous popular music compositions from 1900 continuing through the early 1950s.[1] He collaborated with many lyricists, including Jack Norworth, Lew Brown, and Harry MacPherson. A number of his tunes were performed (and recorded) by jazz bands and continue to be played decades later.
His songs included "The Alcoholic Blues", "
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" was listed as number 8 on the list of Songs of the Century.
Death
He resided in Beverly Hills, California.[4] He died in Los Angeles, California.[3]
Work on Broadway
- The School Girl (1904) – musical; featured songwriter for "Lonesome"
- Ziegfeld Follies of 1908 (1908) – revue; featured composer for "You Will Have to Sing an Irish Song", "Nothing Ever Troubles Me (Nothing Ever Ever Ever Hardly Ever Troubles Me)", and "Since Mother Was a Girl"
- The Happiest Night of His Life (1911) – play; composer
- Honey Girl (1920) – musical; composer
- The Gingham Girl (1922) – musical; composer
- Adrienne (1923) – musical; composer
- Three Doors (1925) – play; producer
- Burlesque (1927) – play; featured songwriter
- Diamonds – featured songwriter
References
- ^ ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ "Harry Von Tilzer (Aaron Gumbinsky)". Ragpiano.com.
- ^ ISBN 1556110995.
- ^ Groves, Martha (October 13, 2013). "Beverly Hills saddles up for centennial celebration". Los Angeles Times.
External links
- Albert Von Tilzer on Parlorsongs.com
- Albert Von Tilzer on Songwriters Hall Of Fame
- Albert Von Tilzer at the Internet Broadway Database
- Albert Von Tilzer recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings.
- Albert Von Tilzer cylinder recordings, from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive at the University of California, Santa BarbaraLibrary.
- Sheet music for "Tell Me With Your Eyes, York Music Company, 1904.