Role

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Composer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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June 1, 1879 in Urbana, OH

Death

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December 13, 1954 in Miami, FL

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Raymond Hubbell was an American composer and songwriter who was born on April 1, 1879, in Urbana, Ohio. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Hubbell began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and later studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Hubbell began his career as a composer in the early 1900s, writing songs for Broadway shows and vaudeville acts. His first major success came in 1905 with the song "Poor Butterfly," which was featured in the Broadway show "The Big Show." The song became a hit and was later recorded by many famous singers, including Sarah Vaughan and Tony Bennett. In 1908, Hubbell wrote the music for the Broadway show "The Yankee Tourist," which featured the song "I Want What I Want When I Want It." The song became a popular hit and was later recorded by many famous singers, including Al Jolson and Sophie Tucker. Hubbell continued to write music for Broadway shows throughout the 1910s and 1920s, including "The Red Widow" (1911), "The Golden Girl" (1920), and "Sunny" (1925). He also wrote music for several films, including "The Love Parade" (1929) and "The Big Broadcast" (1932). One of Hubbell's most famous compositions is the song "Easter Parade," which he wrote in 1933 for the film "As Thousands Cheer." The song became a hit and has since become a classic Easter song, often played during Easter parades and celebrations. Hubbell's other notable compositions include "Poor Little Rich Girl" (1917), "A Kiss in the Dark" (1922), and "Sing You Sinners" (1930). He also wrote several operettas, including "The Lady of the Slipper" (1912) and "The Mimic World" (1915). Hubbell was known for his ability to write catchy melodies and his use of syncopation and jazz rhythms in his music. He was also a skilled pianist and often performed his own compositions. In addition to his work as a composer, Hubbell was also a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and served as its president from 1936 to 1940. Hubbell died on May 26, 1954, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 75. He left behind a legacy of memorable songs and compositions that continue to be enjoyed by music lovers today.

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