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Composer  

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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August 15, 1881 in Freeport, IL

Death

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July 16, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

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Band

 

 

Orchestral

 

Ted Snyder was an American composer and songwriter who was born on August 15, 1881, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father taught him to play the piano, and he showed a natural talent for music from a young age. Snyder began his career as a pianist and composer in the early 1900s. He moved to New York City in 1905 and began working as a staff pianist for music publishers. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented composer and songwriter, and his music was featured in many popular Broadway shows and films. One of Snyder's most famous compositions is "Who's Sorry Now?" which was written in 1923. The song was originally recorded by singer Marion Harris and became a hit. It has since been covered by many other artists, including Connie Francis, who had a number one hit with the song in 1958. Snyder also wrote the music for several Broadway shows, including "The Passing Show of 1913" and "The Midnight Rounders." He collaborated with lyricist Irving Berlin on several songs, including "Sadie Salome (Go Home)" and "Everybody's Doing It Now." In addition to his work as a composer and songwriter, Snyder was also a successful music publisher. He founded his own publishing company, Ted Snyder Company, in 1913. The company published many popular songs, including "The Sheik of Araby" and "Yes, We Have No Bananas." Snyder continued to work as a composer and publisher throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote the music for several films, including "The Jazz Singer" and "The Singing Fool," both of which starred Al Jolson. He also wrote the music for the 1933 film "42nd Street," which featured the hit song "Shuffle Off to Buffalo." Snyder's music was known for its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms. He was a master of the popular song form and was able to create music that appealed to a wide audience. His songs were often featured in films and on the radio, and they became part of the fabric of American popular culture. Despite his success as a composer and publisher, Snyder struggled with personal problems throughout his life. He was married several times and had a reputation for being a heavy drinker. He died on July 16, 1965, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 83. Today, Snyder is remembered as one of the most important composers of popular music in the early 20th century. His music continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world, and his legacy lives on in the many songs he wrote and published.

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