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Edward Laska
Edward Laska (January 3, 1894 – April 27, 1959) was an American songwriter who worked as both a composer and lyricist in Tin Pan Alley. He wrote the lyrics to the hit songs "How'd You Like to Spoon
Edward Laska (January 3, 1894 – April 27, 1959) was an American songwriter who worked as both a composer and lyricist in Tin Pan Alley. He wrote the lyrics to the hit songs “How’d You Like to Spoon With Me?” (1905) and “The Alcholic Blue” (1919). Also a playwright, his play We’ve Got to Have Money was staged on Broadway in 1923. He was the longtime director of the Dramatists Guild of America. Life and career Edward Laska was born on January 3, 1894 in New York City. He was educated in New York City Public Schools and at the City College of New York. He was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter who sold his first song, “Tulips” in 1903. References Citations Bibliography * * * * External links * *
- Era
- 20th Century
- Lived
- 1894–1959
- Known as
- songwriter