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Henry Sullivan (composer)
Henry Anthony Sullivan (1895–1975) was a composer, songwriter, and pianist. Early life He attended the Worcester Academy and Dartmouth College. Career In 1929, he wrote his first complete show,
Henry Anthony Sullivan (1895–1975) was a composer, songwriter, and pianist. Early life He attended the Worcester Academy and Dartmouth College. Career In 1929, he wrote his first complete show, Almanac, From the show, I May Be Wrong (but I Think You’re Wonderful) was composed, with Sullivan writing the music and Harry Ruskin writing the lyrics. The song would go on to become a popular song with multiple cover versions. With Anderson’s 1931 production of Bow Bells, Sullivan wrote the music for Mona Lisa and other songs in the show. Sullivan would later write the music for the Broadway show Thumbs Up! (1934), with Anderson staging the show as well writing some of the lyrics. Together, they would write five songs for the film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), along with other copyrighted songs as well. Broadway shows Source: Discography References External links *
- Era
- 20th Century
- Lived
- 1895–1975
- From
- United States
- Born in
- Worcester · died New York City
- Known as
- jazz pianist, composer, lyricist