Role

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Composer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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October 6, 1893 in Chicago, IL

Death

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May 6, 1979 in Inglewood, CA

Genre

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Vocal

 

Milton Ager was an American composer and songwriter who was born on October 6, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Ager began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Ager's family moved to New York City when he was a child, and he continued to study music. He attended the New York College of Music and the Ferrer School, where he studied composition and harmony. Ager also worked as a pianist in vaudeville shows and played in dance bands. In 1913, Ager began working as a staff composer for the publisher Jerome H. Remick & Co. He wrote songs for Broadway shows and popular music. Ager's first hit song was "Under Any Old Flag at All," which he co-wrote with Jack Yellen in 1917. The song was a patriotic tune that became popular during World War I. Ager continued to write hit songs throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote the music for the Broadway shows "Rain or Shine" (1928) and "The Nine-Fifteen Revue" (1930). Ager also wrote songs for Hollywood films, including "The Singing Fool" (1928) and "The Big Broadcast" (1932). One of Ager's most famous songs is "Ain't She Sweet," which he co-wrote with Jack Yellen in 1927. The song became a hit for Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra and was later recorded by The Beatles in 1961. Ager also wrote the music for the popular song "Happy Days Are Here Again," which became the theme song for Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 presidential campaign. Ager's music was known for its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms. He wrote songs in a variety of styles, including jazz, blues, and pop. Ager's music was popular with both musicians and audiences, and his songs were often covered by other artists. In addition to his work as a composer, Ager was also a philanthropist. He donated money to various charities and organizations, including the Jewish National Fund and the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Ager continued to write music throughout his life and was active in the music industry until his death in 1979. His music has been recorded by numerous artists, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bing Crosby. Overall, Milton Ager was a prolific and influential composer who wrote some of the most popular songs of the early 20th century. His music continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world and has left a lasting impact on the music industry.

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