Edward Madden

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Edward Madden (1878-1952) was an American lyricist.

Madden was born in New York City on 17 July 1878. He grew up in that city. He graduated from Fordham University.

After graduation he wrote material for many singers including Fanny Brice and for vaudeville acts. He eventually worked for the Broadway stage.

During his career he worked with Ben Jerome, Dorothy Jardon, Joseph Daly, Gus Edwards, Julian Edwards, Louis Hirsch, Theodore Morse, Percy Wenrich and Jerome Kern.

Madden produced such standards as “By the Light of the Silvery Moon”, “On Moonlight Bay”, “Down in Jungle Town”, “Blue Bell”, “Look Out for Jimmy Valentine”, “Aren’t You the Wise Ole Owl”, “My Only One”, “What Could Be Sweeter?”, “The World Can’t Go ‘Round Without You”, “Red Rose Rag”, “Silver Bell”, “Arra Wanna”, “I’ve Got a Feelin’ for You”, “A Little Boy Called Taps” and “I’d Rather Be a Lobster Than a Wise Guy”.

Madden's songs have been included in several films, including Turn Back the Clock, Babes in Arms, Tin Pan Alley, Bullets for O’Hara, Birth of the Blues, Ship Ahoy, On Moonlight and By the Light of the Silvery Moon.

Madden married his colleague, Dorothy Jardon.

He died in Hollywood, California on March 11, 1952.