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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 ", [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.
The music was composed by Milton Ager and the lyrics came from Jack Yellen. The song appeared in the film "King Of Jazz" (1930) with the Paul Whiteman orche...
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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 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 ...
Jack Yellen, Polish, American songwriter. Served as private first class cavalry United States Army, 1914-1918. Member American Society of Composers (board directors 1951-1969), Friars Club, Songwriters Hall of Fame (founder 1969), Songwriters Guild American (founder 1969).
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Apr 17, 1991 · Explore Jack Yellen's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Jack Yellen on AllMusic.
