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Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) [1] was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", [2] 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 ...
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.
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.
Happy Days Are Here Again" is a 1929 song with music by Milton Ager and lyrics by Jack Yellen. [1] The song is a standard that has been interpreted by various artists. It appeared in the 1930 film Chasing Rainbows and was the campaign song for Franklin D. Roosevelt 's 1932 presidential campaign.
"Ain't She Sweet" is a song composed by Milton Ager, with lyrics by Jack Yellen. It was published in 1927 by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc. [1] It became popular in the first half of the 20th century and typified the Roaring Twenties. Like "Happy Days Are Here Again" (1929), it became a Tin Pan Alley standard.
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 ...
Aug 26, 2020 · A 1927 popular song. Words by Jack Yellen. Music by Milton Ager. Song suggested by Laurence Rubenstein. Backing track by James Pitt-Payne. Vocal by Fred Feil...
