Role

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Composer  

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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September 27, 1898 in New York City, NY

Death

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April 5, 1946 in Denver, CO

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Vincent Youmans was an American composer and producer of popular music and Broadway shows during the early 20th century. He was born on September 27, 1898, in New York City, to a musical family. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they encouraged their son's musical talents from a young age. Youmans began playing the piano at the age of four and was composing his own music by the time he was a teenager. He attended the Trinity School in New York City and later studied at the David Mannes School of Music. He also took private lessons with the renowned composer and pianist Clarence Adler. In 1917, Youmans made his Broadway debut as a composer with the musical Two Little Girls in Blue. The show was a success and launched Youmans' career as a composer. He went on to write music for several other Broadway shows, including Wildflower (1923), No, No, Nanette (1925), Hit the Deck (1927), and Through the Years (1932). Youmans' music was known for its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms, and he often collaborated with lyricists like Irving Caesar and Billy Rose. Some of his most famous songs include "Tea for Two," "I Want to Be Happy," and "Without a Song." In addition to his work in the theater, Youmans also wrote music for films. He composed the score for the 1929 film version of No, No, Nanette, as well as several other movies throughout the 1930s. Despite his success as a composer, Youmans struggled with alcoholism and health problems throughout his life. He died on April 5, 1946, at the age of 47. Despite his relatively short career, Youmans left a lasting impact on American popular music. His catchy tunes and upbeat rhythms continue to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.

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