Walter Donaldson

Soldier and American songwriter

Walter Donaldson - Soldier and American songwriter
Born

1893
132 years ago

Died

July 15th, 1947
77 years ago — 54 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Served as an officer in the U.S. Army during World War I. Transitioned into music composition after the war, gaining recognition as a successful songwriter in the early 20th century. Contributed to the Tin Pan Alley music scene with several popular songs that achieved commercial success. Collaborated with various lyricists and performers, leaving a lasting legacy in American popular music.

Wrote the jazz standard 'My Blue Heaven'

Composed numerous hits during the 1920s

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