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Born | New York City, United States | July 4, 1889
Died | April 21, 1939 New York City, United States | (aged 49)
Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
Years active | 1911–1930s |
Joe Young (July 4, 1889 – April 21, 1939)[1] was an American lyricist, born in New York.[1] In 1911, he began his career as a singer and song-plugger for various music publishers.[1] During World War I, he entertained U.S. troops and sang across Europe.[1]