Jesse Greer

Jesse Greer (August 26, 1896 – October 4, 1970 New York City) was an American Broadway songwriter[1] His musical Shady Lady was staged in 1933 with additional music by Sam H. Stept.[2] He composed "Just You, Just Me" for the 1929 musical film Marianne with lyrics by Raymond Klages, as well as "Kitty from Kansas City," "Gonna Meet My Sweetie Now," and "Baby Blue Eyes."[3]

The Dining Hall of the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation in Ashford, Connecticut, is named in his honor. Greer was an early financial contributor to the Boy Scouts of America and would often visit the camp until his death. The Camp Staff would sing "The Hills of My Connecticut" upon his arrival.

References

  1. ↑ "Jesse Greer, 74, Composer for Broadway Shows, Dies," NYT, 4 Oct 1970, 93:1
  2. ↑ Colin Larkin -The encyclopedia of popular music - Volume 1 - 2006 -Page 50 "He contributed some lyrics to various revues before having his 'I'll Betcha I'll Getcha' and 'Hiya, Sucker' (both with Jesse Greer) included in the 1933 Broadway musical comedy Shady Lady."
  3. ↑ "Jesse Greer," Variety, 7 Oct 1970

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